Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

(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 Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

remote in manner

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

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

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

plural of “cult” — followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

divisible by two

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

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

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

plural of “illustrator” — an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

and nothing more

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

a regular customer

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

almost; nearly

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

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

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

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

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.

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

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

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

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading People had said to her, "There goes Jules Thessaly"--and she had turned just too late, always too late.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She had heard that he possessed a striking personality, she knew that he often lunched at Regali's and sometimes visited the Cafe Royal.

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

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

which person or people

From this reading But she had met those painters, illustrators, sculptors, critics, dealers and art editors who "mattered."

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading At this time she had won recognition from the artistic coterie, or mutual admiration society, which stands for English art, although her marked independence of intellect had held her to some extent aloof from their ever-changing "cults."

but in spite of that

From this reading Practically all of them seemed to know Thessaly; many regarded him as the most influential living patron of art; yet Flamby had never met Thessaly, had never even seen him.