Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It wanted the charm that fascinates the uninitiated.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

third-person singular of “fascinate” — cause to be interested or curious

From this reading It wanted the charm that fascinates the uninitiated.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

set up or found

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

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

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

not any; not one

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

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

From this reading A LITTLE later Graham found himself alone amongst the crowd.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

From this reading It wanted the charm that fascinates the uninitiated.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It wanted the charm that fascinates the uninitiated.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.

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

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

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

From this reading Attracted by the sound of music, he had strayed into one of the rooms whence it came, and in which, though his range of acquaintance at Paris was for an Englishman large and somewhat miscellaneous, he recognized no familiar countenance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The guests in the room were musical connoisseurs,--a class with whom Graham Vane had nothing in common.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A lady was playing the pianoforte--playing remarkably well --with accurate science, with that equal lightness and strength of finger which produces brilliancy of execution; but to appreciate her music one should be musical one's self.