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 He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

(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 The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He detested his presence there, and its object.

being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading THE HESITATION OF MR.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading He detested his presence there, and its object.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

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

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

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From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE HESITATION OF MR.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

not any; not one

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He detested his presence there, and its object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HESITATION OF MR.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He detested his presence there, and its object.

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From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

worried and uneasy

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

carry out

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading THE HESITATION OF MR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He detested his presence there, and its object.

propel through the air

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

under normal conditions

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

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

From this reading The little room, with all its associations, its almost pathetic attempts at refinement, its furniture which reeked of the Tottenham Court Road, was suddenly hateful to him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He was conscious of a restless longing to open wide the windows, take the flowers from their vases, throw them into the street, and poke out the fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading MANNERING The peculiar atmosphere of the room, heavy with the newest perfume from the Burlington Arcade, and the scent of exotic flowers, at no time pleasing to him, seemed more than usually oppressive to Mannering as he fidgetted about waiting for the woman whom he had come to see.