Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

divisible by two

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

a young female

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

not any; not one

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

keep busy with

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

and nothing more

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

the property of being remote

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

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From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading What then of Roberta?

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading And he, in his turn, when she was not looking was thinking--supposing?--supposing--(since she had troubled to recall herself to him), that he could interest a girl like Sondra in him?

migratory

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

at the time that

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

in or at the place that

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

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

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

during the time that

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.

showing curiosity

From this reading The while Roberta, at moments only sensing a drift and remoteness in his thought and attitude which had nothing to do with her, was wondering what it was that of late was beginning to occupy him so completely.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But in the interim, in connection with his relations with Roberta no least reference to Sondra, although, even when near her in the factory or her room, he could not keep his thoughts from wandering away to where Sondra in her imaginary high social world might be.