Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading “You are sad, Percival,” he said inquiringly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

transmit information

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

having the place or position changed

From this reading “What has disturbed you?”

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

depressingly dark

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

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

From this reading “What has disturbed you?”

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading “You are sad, Percival,” he said inquiringly.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

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

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

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

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

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From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading “You are sad, Percival,” he said inquiringly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You are sad, Percival,” he said inquiringly.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading A falling leaf startles the steed, and a shadow the guilty man.

with suspicion

From this reading Seeing, at length, that his gayety did not communicate itself to Percival, he paused, and looked at him suspiciously.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What has disturbed you?”

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

From this reading Percival was unusually gloomy and abstracted in his way to town that day, though Varney was his companion, and in the full play of those animal spirits which he owed to his unrivalled physical organization and the obtuseness of his conscience.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are sad, Percival,” he said inquiringly.