used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
CYNTHIAnounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
Du
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From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
Edouard
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From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
Marigny
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From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
Medenham's
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From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
having a supporting base
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
caught or fixed
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
TakenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
push forcefully
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He smiled, too, in the most friendly fashion, when Medenham's eyes met his.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
Vallon
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From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
at the time that
From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN CYNTHIA TAKES HER OWN LINE When the Mercury, shining from Dale's attentions, halted noiselessly opposite the College Green Hotel on the Saturday morning, Count Edouard Marigny was standing there; the Du Vallon was not in evidence, and its owner's attire bespoke other aims than motoring, at any rate for the hour.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading A straw hat was set on the back of his head, a cigarette stuck between his lips, his hands were thrust into his trousers pockets, and his feet were spread widely apart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently he was well content with himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Taken altogether, he had the air of a man without a care in the world.