Chapter VII

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

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

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

from appearances alone

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

for the reason that

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

(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 Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

the first light of day

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

divisible by two

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

not any; not one

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

move stealthily

From this reading He managed to slip away from Velo finally and was greatly relieved.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

not in physical motion

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

inflected form of “tag” — attach a tag or label to

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

precisely as stated

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Even now as Zaidos was exploring the trenches of the English position, Velo was near, apparently that he might see that no harm came to Zaidos, still a little weak because of the broken leg.

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

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

at the time that

From this reading Zaidos felt ashamed when he tried to analyze his feelings.

belonging to which person

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Somehow everything went along better without Velo tagging at his heels.

a late time of life

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.

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

From this reading A BIT OF ROMANCE Since that tragic meeting at his father’s bedside in the grey dawn, Zaidos had had a shadow, his cousin Velo Kupenol, whose very existence Zaidos had forgotten in the years spent in America.