Chapter II

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From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

having companions or an escort

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

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

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

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

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elder of the two was twenty-seven.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

characterized by expression

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

in the recent past

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

the force of workers available

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

(philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

an event that happens

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

unusual or striking

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading The elder of the two was twenty-seven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The expression of his face was profoundly serious, his manner dignified, almost solemn; he was not unlike a young Methodist parson, and had a monotonous and fatiguing voice.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading The elder of the two was twenty-seven.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

which person or people

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

belonging to which person

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whole figure and air might be called flabby and irresolute, expressive of weakness with a curious possibility of strength.

the words that are spoken

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.

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

From this reading IV THE BEGINNINGS OF NATURALISM During the summer of 1797, the talk of the inhabitants of a village on the coast of Somersetshire ran much on the subject of two young men who had lately taken up their residence there, and were daily to be seen walking together, absorbed in eager, endless discussions, in which foreign words and foreign names, unintelligible to the natives, were of frequent occurrence.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading His companion, who was a year or two younger, and whose words, accompanied by much violent gesture, flowed in an unceasing stream, had a large round head (the shape of which indicated remarkable gifts), flatfish features, and deep hazel eyes, as full of confused depression as of inspiration.