Chapter XXV · Grey Eyes

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

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

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

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

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

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From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

set up or found

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

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 Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

come together

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

not any; not one

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

and nothing more

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

by chance

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

on the contrary

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

and nothing more

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

free from ambiguity

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

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

From this reading A S Michael sat opposite to his mother in the railway-carriage on the following morning, he found it hard indeed to realize that an ocean did not stretch between them.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

in a violent manner

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

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

From this reading He did not feel ashamed; he had no tremors for the straightforward regard; he had no uneasy sensation that possibly even now his mother was perplexing herself on account of his action.

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

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

belonging to which person

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.

a late time of life

From this reading Or rather, he felt that having since yesterday travelled so far and lived so violently, he could now only meet his mother as a friend from whom one has been long parted and whose mental progress during many years must be gradually apprehended.

the day immediately before today

From this reading He simply felt that he had suffered a profound change and that his action of yesterday called for a readjustment of his entire standpoint.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why do you look at me with such a puzzled expression, Michael?” asked Mrs. Fane.