Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

a line of approach

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

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From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

divisible by two

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

possessive form of “fitzgerald” — English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

set up or found

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

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

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

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

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

ten 10s

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

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

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

in motion

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

plural of “numeral” — a symbol used to represent a number

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

a small carved or molded figure

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

from the subconscious mind

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Subconsciously he was always counting, counting, now by fives, now by tens, but invariably found new entertainment ere he reached the respectable three numerals of an even hundred.

up to a particular time

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

in the direction of

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

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

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It was the two living currents, moving in opposite directions, each making toward a similar goal, only in a million different ways, that absorbed him.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

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From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.

which person or people

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A PLASTER STATUETTE Fitzgerald's view from his club window afforded the same impersonal outlook as from a window in a car.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That this was such and such a woman, or that was such and such a man never led him into any of that gossip so common among club-men who are out of touch with the vital things in life.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was a silk hat which he followed till it became lost up the Avenue; and as often as not he would single out a waiting cabman and speculate on the quality of his fare; and other whimsies.