Chapter IX

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

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

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

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

a single distinct event

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

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

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a quantity of money

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

that is passing through

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

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

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So engrossed had George become in the game, that he noticed nothing of what was transpiring around him.

at the time that

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

a Caucasian

From this reading Next instant, however, his face went white.

which person or people

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading At the moment when the cards had been dealt, a man seated at the end of the opposite table, who, with his companion had won a considerable sum, raised his head, and, for the first time, noticed amid the excited expectant crowd, that it was a woman who had been successful at the other table.

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

From this reading Had he not been so deeply interested in the play of this woman whom his father had designated as his wife, his attention would probably have been attracted by a curious incident.

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From this reading The man was Zertho.