used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
blighting
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From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
make calm or still
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
carefully weighed
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
Cornelius
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From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
divisible by two
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
to or in any or all places
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
fastidiouslyadverb
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
set up or found
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
ironicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkəl/
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
Lilla
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From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
and nothing more
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
remotelyadverbUS /riˈmoʊtli/
in a remote manner
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
Rysbroek
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From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was curious that these infrequent remarks of his, even though they had not remotely referred to her, always ended by bringing the conversation round to Lilla.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From his travels, it seemed, he had acquired a certain temperamental as well as physical hardness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was seen everywhere, fastidiously attired, self-possessed, taciturn, listening to the chatter of his friends with sardonic attention, now and then throwing in a blighting comment.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He wore habitually a calm, ironical look, as though, having found life out, he considered it a phenomenon worthy only of scorn.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In New York there were two opinions concerning the change in Cornelius Rysbroek.
