used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading When fifteen, I dreamed only of tall Jacques.
effusionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
apart from; not including
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading When fifteen, I dreamed only of tall Jacques.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
JACQUES
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From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
a boy or man
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
MARIE
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From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
and nothing more
From this reading When fifteen, I dreamed only of tall Jacques.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
To recall to mind.
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember that, on a day of effusion, he confided to me the secret of his strength.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I understood nothing of his disclosures, except that he designed to live happily by ripening his heart and mind.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
at the time that
From this reading When fifteen, I dreamed only of tall Jacques.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
but in spite of that
From this reading I see him yet, walking in the shade of the plane trees on the college green; he walked with a slow and firm step, kicking away the pebbles with his foot; he laughed tranquilly, was logical in his smiles and lived in supreme indifference.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JACQUES AND MARIE You remember tall Jacques, that long, pale and quiet lad, do you not?
