Chapter XII

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

any thing at all

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a young person of either sex

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

unvarying in nature

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

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

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

divisible by two

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

the organ of sight

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

in tiny pieces

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

the act of departing

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

intended for the left hand

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

for more time

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

subject to death

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

not any; not one

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

above and across; more than

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

a course of conduct

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

express in words

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

not in physical motion

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

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

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading But his simple mind was not troubled by any such reflection as this.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

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

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

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

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He could not even think of the pleasure of going to London, of meeting Patty at the station, and all that was to follow, so absorbed were his thoughts with what he had to say in the meantime.

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

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

a Caucasian

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

which person or people

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading And it would not have been surprising had Gervase been overwhelmed by the thought of making such a wild suggestion to his parents, who had kept him hitherto like a child under their constant supervision.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gervase went home still with his head bent, but no longer thinking of the white pebbles and the brown.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is true that his accustomed eye caught a big one here and there, which had rolled to the side of the path, and which he felt with regret would have come in so finely for the right or the left-hand man! but his mind was fixed on his _consigne_, and he was saying to himself over and over the words Patty had taught him--that he wanted to go to see London, and all the fine things there; that he was tired (mortal tired) of staying always at home; that it was a shame he never was trusted nor allowed to do anything (and so it was a shame).