Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

equally

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked 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 It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

for the reason that

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

dearly loved

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

intentionally conceived

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

command with authority

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

on a floor below

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

set up or found

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

without a trademark or brand name

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

and nothing more

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

not any; not one

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

being perceived or observed

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

above and across; more than

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

the local environment

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

go across or through

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

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

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

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

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

a state of social isolation

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

having a supporting base

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

express a supposition

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading And it was my earliest conscious test of politeness, when I found out my mistake, not to cry over it in the kind but very inferior presence to that one I had hoped for.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

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

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

except if; if not

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

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From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

precisely as stated

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

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

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

at the time that

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

in or at the place that

From this reading One, I remember, for no reason unless because she had a brown face, I mistook from a distance for my Aunt Dolly, and bounded into the room where she was sitting, with a cry of rapture.

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

From this reading Beloved: I think that small children see very much as animals must do: just the parts of things which have a direct influence on their lives, and no memory outside that.

which person or people

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

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

From this reading It was this unobservance of actual features, I imagine, which made me think all gray-haired people alike, and find a difficulty in recognizing those who called, except generically as callers--people who kissed me, and whom therefore I liked to see.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I remember the kindness or frowns of faces in early days far more than the faces themselves: and it is quite a distinct and later memory that I have of standing within a doorway and watching my mother pass downstairs unconscious of my being there,--and _then_, for the first time, studying her features and seeing in them a certain solitude and distance which I had never before noticed:--I suppose because I had never before thought of looking at her when she was not concerned with me.