used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
Alex
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From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
the act of departing
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
a particular point in time
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
Nicol
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From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
Patoff
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From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
with speed
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
only a very short time before
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
Seguin
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From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
in the near future
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
express in speech
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
straighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
precisely as stated
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But any delight I might have felt was swallowed up by what happened as M. Seguin left the room.
in or at the place that
From this reading Alex had finished her hearth, and, with a politeness I had often noticed in her, opened the door for him, and bowed him out, bending very low, and straightening so quickly that her crooked back began to move down toward her waist, leaving a flat surface where the ridge had been.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She knew it as soon as I did, and put up her hands to readjust herself, but she was too late, and she stood staring at me, while I sat for a moment unable to speak or move.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had gone out of my life, and another had taken his place, and my cheeks burned with both regret and shame, that I could not feel happier to hear news of him.
a late time of life
From this reading So much had happened that Nicol Patoff was scarcely more than a pleasant memory, and now, as I thought of him, it was not exactly as I had done years before.
