Chapter III

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

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

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From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

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From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

the manner of a rude or insensitive person

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

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From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

an expression of lack of respect

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

-ing form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

obtain

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a young female

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

let have

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

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

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

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

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a public toilet for men

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

and nothing more

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

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

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

material used to pave an area

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

a person who owns something

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

covered with or resembling slime

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

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

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

in the direction of

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

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

From this reading A GIRL NAMED BENICIA Grant Hickman was not one of that tribe dignified by the name of he-flirts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

at the time that

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

having won

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He abominated the whole slimy clan with the loathing of a clean man.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When he had seized upon the part of studied rudeness toward the Spaniard it was not with the ulterior purpose of winning a smile or paving the way for acquaintance with a pretty woman; Grant’s vivid recollection of the sidewalk cafés of Paris in war time and their hunting women left him cold toward the type that is careless of men’s approaches.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading In flouting the foreigner and preventing his scheme to gain a place in the car with the girl he had bullied on the station platform the New York man had acted merely on instinct; he had protected a girl from annoyance.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yet now that he had won through by dint of crass boorishness--and the young man’s conscience gave him a twinge over the substance of his discourtesy--he suffered a not unreasonable curiosity regarding the possessor of that glorious beacon in the seat across the aisle.