Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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later than; following

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

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completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

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From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

divisible by two

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a state of high honor

From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

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

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

ten 10s

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

lacking worth or importance

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

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a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

above and across; more than

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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From this reading Printers S. J. PARKHILL & CO., BOSTON U.S.A.

plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

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past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

in an impolite manner

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cora Albright's question had too rudely pulled them out of it, disturbing the quiet flow of inconsequential things.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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From this reading Author of "THE GLORY OF THE CONQUERED," "THE VISIONING," ETC.

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

From this reading It was hard to get back into the easy current of everyday talk.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

at the time that

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

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

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

which person or people

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Even when they had recovered and were safely flowing along on the fact that the new hotel was to cost two hundred thousand dollars, after they had moved with apparent serenity to lamentation over a neighbor who was sick in bed and without a cook, it was as if they were making a display of the ease with which they could move on those commonplace things, as if thus to deny the consciousness of whirlpools near by.