Chapter VI

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

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From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctor looked at him, with much surprise.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

approval

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

a female human offspring

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

first in order of birth

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

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

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The doctor looked at him, with much surprise.

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From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

the property of being very small in size

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The doctor looked at him, with much surprise.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

the place where some action occurs

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The doctor looked at him, with much surprise.

(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

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

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "She is Mrs. Lyte's eldest daughter; and a genius, too,--or, at least, an artist;--they are not always synonymous terms, I believe.

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

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

which person or people

From this reading Nevertheless, there was something of cynicism, or of satire, that grated on his listener's ear; and he finally stopped the doctor's flow of eloquence with the question,-- "Who is Astra Lyte?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading On Bergan's return, the scene was described to him by Doctor Remy, with a minuteness and accuracy of detail and coloring that did great credit to that gentleman's powers both of observation and description.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Is it possible that you have not yet heard of her?" he asked.