Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

a theatrical performer

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

regarded with admiration

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

on or to one side

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

a young person of either sex

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

having sharp clear vision

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

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

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was the same in the workshop and in the home.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

and nothing more

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading For the community as a body of people he cared not one jot, it was for customers, and for them only, that he played his part.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same in the workshop and in the home.

express in words

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was, as the clear-sighted detective had decided, a superb actor; and he was quick to perceive that in this misfortune there was a providential opportunity for the display of his gifts, and that it had come in the nick of time to restore him to the favour of the community.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

in the direction of

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading For their sake—that is to say for his own—he composed his features, whenever he was likely to be observed, into an expression of resigned melancholy, that served its purpose with an unemotional but not unkindly people, who admired, too, the way in which he put aside his personal sorrow and interested himself in their business affairs.

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

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading It was the same in the workshop and in the home.

but in spite of that

From this reading IN WHICH INMAN’S POPULARITY IS SEEN TO WAVER THERE were those in Mawm who said that with the death of his child Inman experienced a change of heart, but what really happened was that he seized the occasion when the sympathies of his neighbours were yet warm towards him to ingratiate himself with them by an appearance of thankfulness and goodwill.