Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

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

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

react verbally

From this reading “Answer me.

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

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

the act of burning something

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

put quickly or forcibly

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

rid of obstructions

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

-ing form of “complicate” — make more complicated

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

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

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

a long fixed look

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

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

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

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

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

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

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

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

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

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 In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

above and across; more than

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I pushed my chair back, rose and gripped his hand.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

possessive form of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

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

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

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

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the second’s pause before I replied, many of the complicating possibilities involved in it flashed upon me as his burning almost passionate gaze was bent upon me.

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

From this reading FOR FRIENDSHIP’S SAKE My friend’s question came like a clap of thunder in the clear blue of a summer sky, so absolutely startling was its surprise.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We must talk this over, Ladislas, as friends.”