used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
Carnby
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From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
divisible by two
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
at any time
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
accept an excuse for
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
fabricatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
ingredientnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
leavennounUS /ˈlevən/
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
Maillotnoun
a woman's one-piece bathing suit
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
Metropolitain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
on one occasion
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
PortenounUS /pɔːrt/
the Ottoman court in Constantinople
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
Radwalader
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From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
without much difficulty
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To a greater extent even than Mrs. Carnby, he possessed the instinct for not saying too much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW, AND EVER SHALL BE."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He left Andrew to reflect upon what had passed between them, confident of its effect.
a Caucasian
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two men separated at the Porte Maillot, Radwalader strolling away in the direction of the Metropolitain entrance with a readily fabricated excuse about a card engagement.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He understood to perfection the action of moral leaven--that, once introduced as an ingredient, it must not be unduly stirred, but left, with the fair white cloth of unconcern drawn smoothly over it, to work its will at ease.
