used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHILD AND A LOGICIAN.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHILD AND A LOGICIAN.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
any thing at all
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A CHILD AND A LOGICIAN.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
give a description of
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
one or the other of two
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
LOGICIANnounUS /loʊˈdʒɪʃən/
a person skilled at symbolic logic
From this reading A CHILD AND A LOGICIAN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
Roundjacket
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From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
only a very short time before
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Verty could do nothing all day, for thinking of the astonishing scene he had passed through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
Verty
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From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should there be anything offensive in raising the curtain of a portrait?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To describe the astonishment of Verty, as he hastily went out and closed the door, would be impossible.
the act of creating written works
From this reading His face passed from red to pale, his eyes were full of bewilderment--he sat down, scarcely knowing what he did, Roundjacket sat writing at his desk, and either had not heard, or pretended that he had not, any portion of the passionate colloquy.
