used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The fare provided was of the simplest.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
Jim
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From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
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 As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
Nell
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From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fare provided was of the simplest.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
on one occasion
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The fare provided was of the simplest.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
unusual or striking
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The fare provided was of the simplest.
unusual or striking
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their surroundings at the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
which person or people
From this reading As the men sat in easy communion over their pipes, while Nell listened eagerly, Jim Maxwell, still under the influence of that softer feeling aroused by gratitude to the two who had rescued him, relaxed from the usual aloofness toward his fellows, and talked of many things in a manner of singular charm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The effect on the two visitors was produced wholly by the personality of the man himself.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The bridal pair were at once astonished and gratified by the entertainment offered them in this remote wilderness.
