Chapter XXXVI

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

in an admirable manner

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

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

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The game commenced.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

opinion or judgment

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The game commenced.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

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

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading "Have I not?

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

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

provided with artificial light

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

as might be expected

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

above and across; more than

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

express in words

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

not in physical motion

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading The game commenced.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

migratory

From this reading De Morin, though naturally interested in the game, could not keep his eyes from wandering over the strange figures around him, rendered still more strange by the novel manner in which they were lit up.

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

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

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

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women were, at first, completely absorbed in contemplating the Bengal lights, but by degrees their whole attention became concentrated on the cards and the players, it being difficult to say which excited the greater admiration.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have arranged this scene admirably," said de Morin to Delange, as he shuffled the cards.