Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

Having no one else present.

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

a young female

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

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

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

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

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

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

From this reading This was Jahan's sister, Lise.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

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

From this reading This was Jahan's sister, Lise.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

inferior in strength or significance

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This was Jahan's sister, Lise.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

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

From this reading This was Jahan's sister, Lise.

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

From this reading "Built as she is, I fancy that her children ought to be less puny than the pale, languid, aesthetic fellows of nowadays!"

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

in a weary manner

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

during the time that

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

which person or people

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

a late time of life

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, what do you think of her?" asked Jahan.

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

From this reading While Antoine and Francois were admiring the figure, Pierre, for his part, took most interest in a young girl who had opened the door to them, and who had now wearily reseated herself at a little table to continue a book she was reading.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading A score of years younger than himself, she was but sixteen, and had been living alone with him since their father's death.