Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

third-person singular of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

form by carving

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

a witty saying

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

the act of departing

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

worth remembering

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

something you have to do

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

a human being

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See how it adjusts itself to the hand! how one can carve with it! with how much comfort and dexterity!

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

plural of “sparkle” — merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

express in speech

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading ‘Give me the old familiar tool that one has handled since babyhood.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading The evening was memorable to Paul for many reasons.

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

From this reading The conversation was carried on exclusively in French, and, though Paul’s ears were quick enough to keep abreast of it, his tongue was not, and he was a silent listener for the most part Ralston, having pathetically bidden farewell to ease and English, seemed as much at home as any person at table; but he told Paul, as they walked home together, that he hated to speak a foreign language.

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

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was not a great deal of the talk to carry away with one; but if it had not the solid brilliance of the diamond, it had the cheaper glitter of the sharded glass epigram which sparkles and cuts--an admirable substitute on most occasions, though it has the disadvantage of leaving dangerous fragments for people to tread upon.