Chapter VI

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

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

a quantity of money

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

any person at all

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

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

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

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

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

an established custom

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

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

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

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

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

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From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

and nothing more

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

a request to be present

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading His name floated continually on the surface of general conversation.

the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

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

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

being of use or service

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

having passed out of existence

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

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

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

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

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mountain Sunset Nobody seemed to know what was the exact position M. Isidore occupied in the hotel, nor, indeed, did anybody care, as long as he was civil and made himself generally useful.

at the time that

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

which person or people

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was "Ask M. Isidore this--M. Isidore will see to that," or, "Where _is_ M. Isidore?" and the vivid face and dancing eyes were there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had a habit of suddenly appearing without audible summons in crises of discomfort and perplexity, when, as if by magic, things came straight, and, with a jest and a shrug, he vanished--Heaven only knew whither, for he seemed to possess neither local habitation nor surname.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Yet there was a vague feeling of mystery associated with the light-hearted youth, who in some inexplicable way commanded a certain amount of deference that excluded familiarity.