Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE.

quickly and without warning

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

(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 He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading A DISAPPEARANCE.

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

the organ of sight

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

subjected to cruel treatment

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

immobility by virtue of being inert

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

made more intense

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

go away from a place

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

not any; not one

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

on the contrary

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

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

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took no interest in his land, in his people, in his castle.

slow and apathetic

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

precisely as stated

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

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

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

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

From this reading Except for the sudden agitations into which he was thrown by such allusions, he was almost torpid.

which person or people

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE old Seigneur del' Peyra was not exactly a changed man since his descent into and release from the oubliette; he was rather the man he had been of old with his dullness, inertness intensified.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He spoke very little, never referred to his adventures--it might almost be thought that he had forgotten them, but that on the smallest allusion to Le Gros Guillem his eye would fire, all the muscles of his face quiver, and he would abruptly leave the society of such as spoke of the man who had so ill-treated him.