Chapter XV

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

the state of being absent

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

any thing at all

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

for the reason that

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

young of domestic cattle

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

of or relating to a climate

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

intentionally conceived

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

mark as different

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

divisible by two

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

an expectation

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

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

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

in a softened tone

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a quantity that is added

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

immediately past

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

in motion

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

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From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

above and across; more than

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

excessively or hypocritically pious

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

on the contrary

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

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

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

cut with a saw

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

in keeping with the season

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

express in speech

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

doomed to extinction

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

having or as if having three legs

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

not known or well known

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

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From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

in a vague way

From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

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

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

migratory

From this reading There seemed, in short, an air of wandering expectancy abroad--almost as if the unregarded village, committed hitherto to a serene isolation, were become suddenly a field for prospectors, ready to “exploit” anything from a three-legged calf to a _sainte nitouche_.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

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

From this reading These were not at fault, he felt convinced, because of climatic changes; because of an aspect of seasonable reinvigoration in a place that he had last seen sunk in lethargy; because of an increase in the number of people he saw moving in the street even.

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

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They recognised themselves astray, rather, over a spirit of demure gravity--a chosen tribe smugness of expression, so to speak--that seemed to inform with pharisaic _minauderie_ the faces of many of those he passed by; and even he fancied he could distinguish--in the absence of this self-important mien--strangers (of whom there were not a few) from those that were native to the hamlet.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Conversing couples hushed their voices as he went by, their eyes stealthily scanning him as one that had ventured without justification within a consecrated sanctuary.

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From this reading During the course of his short journey from the wood-skirt to the inhospitable hostelry of his former acquaintance, Ned could have thought himself conscious of an atmosphere vaguely unfamiliar to his recollections of Méricourt.