Chapter V

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

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

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

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

a disposition to behave in a certain way

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

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

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

without doubt or question

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

divisible by two

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

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

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

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

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

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

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

-ing form of “hunger” — feel the need to eat

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

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

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

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

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

and nothing more

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

having characteristics that attract love or affection

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

be amazed at

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

a particular point in time

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

not one, and not any

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

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From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

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From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

by chance

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

without much difficulty

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

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

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

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

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

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

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

impressive in appearance

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

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

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was a certain soft dignity and reserve of manner and a "far away" look in the eyes of this stately, but certainly loveable human being.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

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

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

except if; if not

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

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

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

which person or people

From this reading THE FAR AWAY LADY They called her the "Far Away Lady"--those on the train who had already met her.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Just why the name was bestowed by some one with imagination and aptness of expression or why it had been so readily adopted by the others, perhaps none could have clearly told, but it had its fitness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.

a late time of life

From this reading She possessed the subtle distinction there is to women of a certain sort, impressing those about her in spite of themselves, as years before, she had impressed John Stafford.

but in spite of that

From this reading As has been told he knew her on the moment, yet in their words was nothing, and, even as they met, they had not looked into each other's eyes unless, it may be, with a hungering furtiveness and a dizziness at the marvel of the meeting.