Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

a young person of either sex

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

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From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

set up or found

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

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

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

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

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

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

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

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

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

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From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

a human being

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

unusual or striking

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It didn't matter in the least of course, but he found himself somewhat chagrined that his memory had played him such a trick.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

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

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

which person or people

From this reading Who?

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From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading THE RESCUE On the porch he sank into the wicker chair, filled his pipe and looked afar, his ear attuned to the sounds of his domestic upheaval, not quite sure whether he was provoked or amused.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading At moments, by her pluck she had excited his admiration, at others she had seemed a little less worthy of consideration than a spoiled child, but her present role amused him beyond expression.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Whoever she was, whatever her mission in life, she was quite the most remarkable young female person in his experience.