Chapter XI

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

from appearances alone

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

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

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading He was a blonde man, six feet in height.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was to his bearing a certain dignity.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There was to his bearing a certain dignity.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was a blonde man, six feet in height.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

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

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was a blonde man, six feet in height.

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

From this reading There was to his bearing a certain dignity.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

plural of “manifest” — a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

by chance

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He was a blonde man, six feet in height.

the state of being asleep

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was to his bearing a certain dignity.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading This expression perhaps best describes the man's demeanor.

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

From this reading There was to his bearing a certain dignity.

possessive form of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

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From this reading THE PORTER'S STORY From the beginning of the train's delay the porter of the sleeping car had attracted attention unostentatiously.

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

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

which person or people

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.

a late time of life

From this reading He was, apparently, not much over thirty years of age, and a white man, but for that indefinable something which manifests itself in the bearing of a human being who, by unfortunate stress of circumstances, is fighting the world at a disadvantage.