Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

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

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

on or to one side

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

without stop or interruption

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

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

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

argue with one another

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

give qualities or abilities to

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

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

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

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

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

with the head foremost

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

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

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

not divisible by two

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

thrust or throw into

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

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

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

having a supporting base

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

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

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

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

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

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

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

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

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

not subject to restraint

From this reading She had continued to endow him with the attributes of unrestrained passion, of headlong leaping to the goal of his desires, of brushing aside obstacles and opposition with sheer brute force; and he had shown unreckoned qualities of restraint, of understanding.

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading She could not have visualized him standing with one foot on the stove front speaking calmly of love and marriage if she had not seen him with her own eyes, heard him with somewhat incredulous ears.

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

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE PLUNGE Stella went over that queer debate a good many times in the ten days that followed.

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

From this reading She was not quite sure if this were guile or sensible consideration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It revealed Jack Fyfe to her in a new, inexplicable light, at odd variance with her former conception of the man.