Chapter I

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

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

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

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

causing inconvenience

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

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

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

characterized by great determination

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

divisible by two

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

a young female

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the act of departing

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

and nothing more

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

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

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

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

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

being perceived or observed

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

on one occasion

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

and nothing more

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

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

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

a human being

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

on the contrary

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

cut with a saw

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

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

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

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

From this reading _I was determined that he should not, at all events, have time to scrutinize the girl; I fumbled hastily in my pocket for my key, but it was entangled in my handkerchief._ I was strolling along the boulevards one Saturday evening.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

at the time that

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.

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

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

which person or people

From this reading I have always had a weakness for pleasant voices; so I instantly descended from the regions to which I had mounted only for lack of something better to do, and looked at the person who had addressed me.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I believe, indeed, that I was on the point of turning my attention to the moon, which was just appearing, and in which I already saw mountains, lakes, and forests,--for with a little determination one may see in the moon whatever one pleases,--when, as I was gazing at the sky, I suddenly collided with a person going in the opposite direction, whom I had not previously noticed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I was alone, and in a meditative mood; contrary to my usual custom, I was indulging in some rather serious reflections on the world and its people, on the past and the present, on the mind and the body, on the soul, on thought, chance, fate, and destiny.

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From this reading "Look where you're going, monsieur; you're very awkward!" at once remarked a soft, sweet voice, which not even anger deprived of its charm.