Chapter IV

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

with adoration

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

anew

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

(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 "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

terminate

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

put or send forth

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

a young person of either sex

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

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

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

divisible by two

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

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

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

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From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "Here are about twenty books all by one man--James.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Even his occasional conversational _faux pas_ did not break the peculiar spell he cast upon her by his devotion.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

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

From this reading "The Madonna and the Child!" he had said adoringly, and Margaret was astonished to find herself blushing; to discover that _this_ man could bring the faintest warmth to her cheeks!

at the time that

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

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

From this reading In the course of that evening, during dinner and later when the children had been taken to bed by Harriet, and Mr. Leitzel was again, as on the previous night, left on her hands, she could not be indifferent to the novel experience of finding herself the object of a fixity and intensity of admiration which, from a man so self-centred, suggested the possession on her part of an unsuspected power.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you read many of these books?" he asked her, glancing at the shelves near him.