Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

in actual fact

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

later than; following

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

(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 PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

make right or correct

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

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

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

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From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

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From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

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

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

of great significance or value

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

the act of departing

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

a room where books are kept

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

not any; not one

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

and nothing more

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

participate in games or sport

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

bring forth or yield

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

in a prominent way

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

in a rigid manner

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

express in words

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The best mental image I can recall is distorted, all out of drawing, as the artists say; I can see only Belle Fluette.

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

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

having a supporting base

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

lacking natural ease

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

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

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading But one's memory is apt to play strange and unaccountable tricks, and mine is no exception.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

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

From this reading After the accusation fell from the foreman's lips, I quite suddenly became aware of the fact that she was standing rigidly erect, one hand strained to her bosom, the other clenched tightly against her cheek.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.

a Caucasian

From this reading Every vestige of color had flown from her face, leaving it as white as marble.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading PRISON DOORS As I recall the scene that brilliant winter morning in the Page library, one detail stands out so much more prominently than all the rest, that the really important aspects are quite overshadowed in my memory, and notwithstanding the surprising nature of Alfred Fluette's deportment, I am obliged to pause and group them in my own mind in order to produce a reasonably correct portrayal of what actually transpired.