Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

having companions or an escort

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

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

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a native or inhabitant of Myanmar

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

any of several games played with small rectangular blocks

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

an abstract part of something

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

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

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

divisible by two

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

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

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

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

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

within a building

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

possessive form of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

hear with intention

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

informal terms for a mother

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

above and across; more than

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

participate in games or sport

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Burmese dominoes are black, with brass points, and held in the hand like cards.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

in the recent past

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

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

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

plural of “salter” — someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

in an aggressive manner

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

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

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

be seated

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

the study and classification of human societies

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

not in physical motion

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

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From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Recently it had struck him that Ma Chit appeared to have become more or less a permanent member of the establishment, being so constantly with her cousin.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

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

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

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

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took an enthusiastic interest in Rosetta’s brick-building, superintended and sharply criticised Mee Lay’s games of dominoes, and even suggested herself as a substitute.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

not knowable

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

up to a particular time

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MA CHIT Although Shafto had many acquaintances and continual engagements, he never forgot his first friends, the Salters, and still strolled over of an evening, accompanied by Roscoe, to sit in the veranda, talk, smoke, and listen, until his companions began to discuss such abstract questions as, “What is the real driving force of life?” or to argue on the philosophy of Buddhism, or Herbert Spencer’s “Descriptive Sociology” and the “Unknowable.”

at the time that

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When conversation turned in this direction Shafto felt entirely out of his element and slipped indoors to play games with Rosetta or her mother.