Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

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

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

past form of “cite” — make reference to

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

gotten under control

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

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From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

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From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

continuing forever without end

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

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

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

an occurrence of something

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

immediately past

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

come together

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

the force of workers available

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

a particular point in time

From this reading He thought a moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

used to form the superlative

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

not any; not one

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

not in physical motion

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought a moment.

cause a stinging or tingling sensation

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

producing little or no profit or gain

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

a Caucasian

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

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

From this reading Among the strangers to me was a little man with an anxious white face, whom Rudson-Wayte had brought, and he watched each speaker with the closest attention, but said nothing.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Then Dabney, wishing to include him in the talk, turned to him and asked if he had no experience to relate, no story that contained an inexplicable element.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH A COMPANY OF INTELLIGENT AND FOR THE MOST PART CONCEITED MEN MEET MORE THAN THEIR MATCH I still tingle with mortification over an experience at Dabney's last evening, the only satisfaction being that others tingle with me.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We were talking of the supernatural--that unprofitable but endlessly alluring theme--and most of us had cited an instance, without, however, producing much effect.