Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

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From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

for a short time

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a state at a particular time

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used as expletives

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a room used for dining

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

unaffected by self-interest

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

divisible by two

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

every person

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

the act of departing

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

not any; not one

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

by chance

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

on the contrary

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

express in words

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

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

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time I gave neither an extraordinary nor a particular damn about Monsieur le Surveillant, nor indeed about “_l’autre américain_” alias myself.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As for Afrique and The Cook—there was nothing too good for me at this time.

hard to endure

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

at the time that

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I should rather have gone to prison with my friend,” I stated briefly; and went into the dining-room, leaving the Surveillant uh-ahing in nothing short of complete amazement.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading I really believe that my condition worried him, incredible as this may seem.

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

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.

a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities

From this reading Dimly, through a fog of disinterested inapprehension, I realized that—with the exception of the _plantons_ and, of course, Apollyon—everyone was trying very hard to help me; that The Zulu, Jean, The Machine-Fixer, Mexique, The Young Skipper, even The Washing Machine Man (with whom I promenaded frequently when no one else felt like taking the completely unagreeable air) were kind, very kind, kinder than I can possibly say.