Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

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

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

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

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

react verbally

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

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

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

a widely known person

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

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

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

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From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

promote the growth of

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

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

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

immediately past

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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 "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

engage in

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

participate in games or sport

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

serving as an introduction or preface

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

light teasing repartee

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

appear again

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

cut with a saw

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

express in words

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

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

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

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

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

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

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading This, reflected Eben, was a part of the play designed to create and foster the impression that they had really been as completely out of touch as they pretended.

in the direction of

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As they took their seats at the table reserved for them, a conflict of emotions made difficulty of conversation for two members of the trio.

not known

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

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

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

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

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

at the time that

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Their prefatory talk ran along those lines of commonplace question and answer in which the wide gap between their last meeting and the present was bridged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conscience's voice and eyes held a hint of raillery which made Stuart say to himself: "Thank God she has not let the fog make her colorless."--"When I saw you last you were starting up the ladder of the law toward the Supreme Court--and now you reappear, crowned with literary distinction."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And so you left us, an unknown, and return a celebrity!"