Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

matters of personal concern

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

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

From this reading It was an envy scarcely founded upon comparisons.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances

From this reading It was an envy scarcely founded upon comparisons.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

flow back or recede

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For them was life,--for him was none!

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It was an envy scarcely founded upon comparisons.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

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

From this reading For them was life,--for him was none!

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an envy scarcely founded upon comparisons.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the force of workers available

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

not one, and not any

From this reading For them was life,--for him was none!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

by chance

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

only a very short time before

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

not in physical motion

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For them was life,--for him was none!

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a special situation

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.

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

From this reading The envy in his heart was like a real and passionate thing.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A PAINFUL INTERVIEW Rowan sat still in his corner, and although the hotel could not be called fashionable--perhaps, in these later days, scarcely luxurious--the little ebb and flow of life upon which he looked seemed tinged with a peculiar bitterness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His hollow eyes followed each group of these men and women, so full of vivacity, of happiness, of affairs.