used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
speak to
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
dearly loved
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
blanketedadjectiveUS /ˈblæŋkətɪd/
covered with (or as if with) a blanket
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
cackleverbUS /ˈkækəl/
talk or utter in a cackling manner
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
conserveverbUS /kənˈsɜːrv/
keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
extremest
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From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the organ of sight
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
familiarities
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From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
grossnessnoun
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
habituated
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From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
impedeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːd/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
impedimentsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənts/
plural of “impediment” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
for more time
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
not any; not one
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
coated with paint
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
rancorousadjectiveUS /ˈræŋkərəs/
showing deep-seated resentment
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
Raymond
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From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
Raymond's
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From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
without much difficulty
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
make square
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
having a supporting base
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
caught or fixed
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He set his teeth and held hard to his composure, though his cheek flushed and his eye glittered.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
push forcefully
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading Indeed, Raymond might have better exerted tolerance had he not perceived that the demonstration was actuated by a rancorous spirit.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
in or at the place that
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
which person or people
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
belonging to which person
From this reading To a man whose life is regulated on a basis of a difference in rank, a part of whose training is to conserve the respect due his military station and his social supremacy, who is habituated to stiff formalities of address, both in phrase and bearing, the familiarities of an inferior have a grossness which a custom of lenient condescension, or kindly indulgence, or careless indifference does not as readily perceive.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But no man, however little fastidious, would have relished the peculiar impediments to Raymond’s progress across the limited space of the “beloved square” to the spot where he thought--he could now no longer see for the press--the old missionary was standing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The contact with the blanketed shoulders of the braves intentionally thrust against him to impede his progress; a peering, painted face stuck almost against his own, the survey followed by a wild cackle of derision; a feathered crest of a man, not so tall as he, jerked into his eyes, were incidents calculated to try the self-control of an ardent, impetuous young soldier to the extremest tension.
