Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

at or in the front

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

(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 His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

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

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

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

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

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

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

divisible by two

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

a social unit living together

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

the act of departing

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

the act of grasping

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

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

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

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

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

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

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

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

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

and nothing more

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

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

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

a human being

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

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

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

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

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

in full control of your faculties

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

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

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

male cat

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

create by training and teaching

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading Remained his mother, for Tom, contrary to what John-James and Vassie had expected, did not look in at Penzance Station to greet Ishmael on his transit, and as to the Parson, he was letting Ishmael alone to find his feet with his family, holding himself as a person to be come to if occasion or affection prompted it later.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

remaining in an original state

From this reading John-James had seemed so unaltered that his grip of the hand, as casual as though Ishmael were any acquaintance just back from a day's excursion, had been a relief.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The drive was a silent one, as even Vassie felt shy, though she hid it under an affectation of calmness.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

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

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

which person or people

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading WHAT MEN LIVE BY Ishmael Ruan, like the rest of his world that day, had been planning ahead in his mind.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His first conceptions were blown away from him with his breath at sight of Vassie glowing on the dingy railway platform; she was far the more self-possessed of the two, which was mortifying to a young man who, all the way down in the train, had been telling himself with what tact and kindliness he was going to behave.