Chapter XV

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

(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 had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

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

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

divisible by two

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

granted exemption

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

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

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

a boy or man

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

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

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

be the source of pain

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

of great significance or value

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

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

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

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

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

take the midday meal

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

extremely well

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

reduced to liquid form by heating

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

the middle of the day

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

on one occasion

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

that may be permitted especially as according to rule

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

force or drive back

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

Identical; not different.

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

express in words

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

a state of acute pain

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

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

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jean refused his offer somewhat magnificently, little dreaming that in a very short time he would look at a proffered meal as one of the more important gifts of Heaven.

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

From this reading It had been an effort for Jean to go back to them at all, an effort that had at once attacked his independence and his pride, and having made this sacrifice, he was not at all prepared to find that it had been made in vain.

at the time that

From this reading So that Jean may be excused for suffering the same kind of annoyance when the Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas shut their doors in his face.

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading His old friends, the fellow clerks, winked sympathetically, and one of them even invited him to return for lunch at noon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.

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

From this reading IF Mahomet, on arriving at the foot of the mountain, had met with a frank repulse from the object of his condescension--say, an earthquake or a stream of molten lava--it would have been permissible on the part of the prophet to feel a little hurt.