used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
anew
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIMEI AND YOUNG STEPHEN.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
have
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
chiliarch
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From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
crestfallenadjectiveUS /ˈkrestfɔːlən/
brought low in spirit
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
DismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
on one occasion
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
repellentlyadverb
in a repellent manner
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
SHIMEI
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From this reading SHIMEI AND YOUNG STEPHEN.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading SHIMEI AND YOUNG STEPHEN.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dismissed crestfallen to go, Stephen is suddenly confronted at the door by Shimei, at that moment arriving in obedience to a summons from the chiliarch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The mutual encounter has the effect on the chiliarch observing it, to change his attitude toward Stephen, making it favorable again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stephen, having returned, goes at once to the chiliarch, his secret purpose being to convict Shimei of his crime, through certain evidence which he thinks he can bring to bear on the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SHIMEI AND YOUNG STEPHEN.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To the youth's disappointment and chagrin, he is received coldly and repellently by the chiliarch now much out of humor as a sequel to his disagreeable interview with Shimei.
