Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

later than; following

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

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

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

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From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

come together

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

a boy or man

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

a young female

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

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

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

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

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

not accessible to view

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

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

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

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

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

of great significance or value

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

not any; not one

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

almost; nearly

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

hidden from general view or use

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

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

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

in the near future

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

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 It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

without awareness

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

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

From this reading Ella Bodine was soon to prove this truth.

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

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

at the time that

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

which person or people

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will of course be understood that her life was not so secluded and restricted that she practically had no acquaintances beyond the characters of our story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sensible Mrs. Bodine had no intention that her pretty cousin should be hidden behind the prejudices so powerful in those with whom she was immediately associated.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE STRANGER EXPLAINS There are those who touch our life closely, and become essentially a part of it; there are many more who are but casual and passing acquaintances, and yet these very people often unconsciously become the most important factors in our destiny.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Cousin Hugh," she said, one day soon after Ella's encounter with Houghton, "how was it with you when you were a young fellow? how was it with me when I was a girl?