used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
in the past
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
devil-may-careadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
how
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From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
Jane
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From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
come together
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
mountaineer's
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From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
TAPERverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading But he had watched with a twinge of jealousy which, as jealousy has the knack of doing, exaggerated both the extent and kind of interest she may have felt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
at the time that
From this reading He had watched her interest in Dale, and now guessed her depth of disappointment when she were told how the mountaineer's career had gone dashing into the black wall of ruin.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was a new element about this which shocked him to the foundation of his nature, and the revulsion became more acute as he looked up into her face smiling politely down at him.
which person or people
From this reading A VOICE AND A TAPER FLAME Brent, who for some days had not been gracious to the sight of Jane, went out to meet her in a state of mind so dazed that it bordered on the humorous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At heart most things were jests with this devil-may-care young man (it may have been a trait cultivated through sheer necessity) and whether Dale killed or were killed might some weeks ago have passed into his continuous performance of human comedies and tragedies.
