Chapter XVII

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

later than; following

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

anew

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

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

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

cause to be attached

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

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

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

a person who is in charge

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

give a description of

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

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From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

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

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

lacking power or ability

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

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

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

-ing form of “muddle” — make into a puddle

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

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

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

participate in games or sport

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

express in words

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had not appeared to attach sufficient importance to the poison charge to refuse them on that account.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

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

From this reading Neither regret nor self-cursing were of the slightest help, however; and after a few minutes of impotent perplexity, I realized that extremely obvious fact.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Something had to be done; and the question was--what?

at the time that

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANNA HILDEN AGAIN It is difficult to describe my feelings when I left von Gratzen, but I think my chief thought was a bitter regret that I hadn't taken the tickets and chanced things, mingled with a disquieting belief that I was muddling matters hopelessly.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It looked as if von Gratzen would have let me have those tickets if I hadn't been ass enough to tell him about Anna and play the fool about being eager to have that affair cleared up first.