used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
(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 All this I endeavoured to unlearn as effectually as possible.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
in addition
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
the act of discovering something
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading All this I endeavoured to unlearn as effectually as possible.
endeavoured
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From this reading All this I endeavoured to unlearn as effectually as possible.
enjoinverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪn/
issue an injunction
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
frizeur
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From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
MonksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
absolutely essential
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading All this I endeavoured to unlearn as effectually as possible.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
with speed
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is also something farther characteristic in a submissive bending forward of the body, and in the carriage of the arms, which must never hang downwards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
unlearnverb
try to forget; put out of one's memory or knowledge
From this reading All this I endeavoured to unlearn as effectually as possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading For this purpose, the discovery made by the _frizeur_ had given me very necessary hints.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Monks acquire a peculiar awkwardness of walk from their long dresses, which confine the limbs, and from their attempt at the same time to move quickly, which the rules of our order enjoin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as I was left alone, I began to look in a large mirror, which hung in the room, and to give myself formal lessons in gait and demeanour.
