Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

next to; at the side of

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading Maria Dolores' face was white.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading She frowned her mystification.

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading She frowned her mystification.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

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

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading "And she said that though she had kept her eyes open, according to my injunction, she had failed to see any one kneeling beside me--that, on the contrary, she had seen me," he concluded, with an insouciance that was plainly assumed for its dramatic value, "kneeling alone, at a distance from every one."

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

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

at the time that

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

a Caucasian

From this reading Maria Dolores' face was white.

which person or people

From this reading "When we came out of church, I asked Annunziata who he was," continued John.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes?" said Maria Dolores, with interest, as he paused.