Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Eaton, however, was not among these.

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

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

any person at all

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

without doubt or question

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

without deviation

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

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

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Eaton, however, was not among these.

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

engage in

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Eaton, however, was not among these.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

the act of searching for something

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

express in speech

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Eaton, however, was not among these.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Eaton, seeing "D. S." look several times in his direction, pulled a newspaper from the pocket of his overcoat and engrossed himself in it; the newspaper finished, he opened his traveling bag and produced a magazine.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

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

From this reading Eaton, however, was not among these.

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

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

at the time that

From this reading On the contrary, when these approached him in his section, he frankly avoided chance of their speaking to him, by an appearance of complete immersion in his own concerns.

in or at the place that

From this reading MISS DORNE MEETS EATON Dorne motioned Avery to the aisle, where already some of the passengers, having settled their belongings in their sections, were beginning to wander through the cars seeking acquaintances or players to make up a card game.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Englishman directly across the aisle from Eaton clearly was not likely to speak to him, or to anybody else, without an introduction; the red-haired man, "D. S.," however, seemed a more expansive personality.