Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

later than; following

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

in addition

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

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

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

stick to firmly

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

a state at a particular time

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

being joined in close association

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

according to the clock

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading His normal condition was one of action and not of reflection.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

cut with a saw

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

in the near future

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

up to a particular time

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading His thoughts also took an active dramatic shape.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Though the evening was hot and close he walked there, for it was easier to think on his feet than leaning back in a cab.

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

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Lamberti dined at home that evening, and soon after nine o'clock he was on his way to the Palazzo Massimo.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.

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

From this reading He did not try to bind future events together in a connected sequence leading to a result; on the contrary, he seemed to hear the very words he would soon be speaking, and Cecilia Palladio's answers to them; he saw her face and noted her expression, and the interview grew violent by degrees till he felt the inward coolness stealing through him which he had often known in fight.