Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

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

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

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From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

a World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

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

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

Identical; not different.

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

not often

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

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

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact Carlo's conscience had not been altogether easy concerning his neglect of Bianca since their days together at Chateau-Thierry.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

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

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

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

From this reading And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Curious, Sonya had said, that the artist so seldom considers loyalty an essential trait of his own character when he demands so much loyalty from others!

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.

(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 And certainly before those days he had reason to be grateful to Bianca and fond of her as well!

at the time that

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, a little private talk with Sonya on this same subject, when Sonya had not spared his vanity, had quickened his resolution.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _A Walk Along the River Bank_ SOME time later Bianca and Carlo Navara, not having seen each other alone since New Year's eve, left the hospital early in the afternoon for a walk together.