used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
half-bantering
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From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
half-contemptuous
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From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
only a very short time before
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
not any; not one
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
over-burdened
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From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
Santorex
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From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
shamblingnoun
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
Vipan
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From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
belonging to which person
From this reading Vipan, for his part, took no notice of the man whose life he had saved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will they attack us, Mr Vipan?" asked the latter, with a shade of anxiety.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Beyond the first half-bantering, half-contemptuous remark, he hardly seemed to think his new acquaintance worth addressing.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He saw before him a loosely hung, shambling sort of youth, commonplace of aspect, and in no wise over-burdened with practical intelligence.
Yseulte
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From this reading Nor did he seem to think the unexpected recognition between him and Yseulte Santorex worthy of notice.
