Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

a youthful male person

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

without deviation

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

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

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

divisible by two

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

set up or found

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

a man of refinement

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

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

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

a brief written record

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the stopping of the train at a station, their talk became distinct.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

(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 Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

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

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Newton was absorbed in the _Tribune_; so she gave her undivided attention to the two, and could hear snatches of the conversation which passed between them, as well as note the courteous care with which he brought her a cup of water and attended to all her simple wants.

a late time of life

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And I haven't seen my boy, don't you think, in ten years," the old lady was saying.

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

From this reading "Yes, he's a minister," Ester repeated, even more decidedly, as, being seated in the swift-moving train, directly behind the old lady and the young gentleman who had become the subject of her thoughts, she found leisure to observe him more closely.