Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

kindly endorsement and guidance

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

perceived or discerned

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

put on clothes

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

with no protection or shield

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

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

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

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

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

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From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

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From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

being provided with adequate nourishment

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

above and across; more than

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

not often

From this reading Religious fervor is nourished by martyrdom, but it is seldom proof against ridicule.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

the quality of being one of a kind

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

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From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

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From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He could not help feeling, moreover, that there was a gleam of fun in the clear dark eyes of Miss Morison.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

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

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is not impossible that the faint shade of amusement which Maurice fancied he detected in the eyes of the stranger opposite was a more effective cause for discontent with his calling than any of the influences to which he had been exposed under the auspices of Mrs. Staggchase.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

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From this reading She was so completely at ease, so entirely mistress of the situation, that Wynne, little accustomed to the society of women, and secretly a little disconcerted by the surprise, felt himself at a disadvantage.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He saw the dapper young man across the aisle regard him curiously, and a feeling of dissatisfaction came over him as he reflected upon the singularity of his garb, and the incongruity between the clerical dress and the squiring of dames.