Chapter VIII

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

and nothing more

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She was listening.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

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

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

any competition

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading She was listening.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

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

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.

having been warmed up

From this reading He warmed to his subject as he noticed his hearers exchange uneasy glances.

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

From this reading She was listening.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “But it seems that in some things we haven’t always been just--haven’t lived up to that high standard that we ought to maintain.

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

From this reading “It isn’t as though I don’t think my race the finest on earth,” he went on.

which person or people

From this reading His mother, too, had come up to look for him, and he noticed her in a little fringe of guests who had been attracted by the discussion.