Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

consider or hold as true

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

your usual mood

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

in a dreamy manner

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

at any time

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

set up or found

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

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

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

a social unit living together

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

not one, and not any

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a human being

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

restored to a new condition

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

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

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Harriet had been realizing ever since his arrival that Blondin had lost none of his unique and baffling charm.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Blondin had been waiting for her at the church door.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

which person or people

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

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

From this reading The service had been ill-attended, and the few women who drifted away from it did not walk in their direction, so they found themselves alone.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Harriet, coming out, had indicated without a word that he might walk beside her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His handsome person, his unusual voice, his fashion of dreamily contributing to the conversation some viewpoint entirely unexpected and fresh, his utter indifference to general opinion--these made him a distinct entity in any group, and would account for Nina's immediately renewed alliance, and for the general disposition on the part of the household to accept him on his own terms.