Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

for the reason that

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

divisible by two

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

material for starting a fire

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

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 "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

engage in

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

a particular point in time

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

easily agitated

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

according to the clock

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

above and across; more than

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

travel past

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

never-ceasing

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

at the expected or proper time

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

a person who is being chased

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

with speed

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

a male human offspring

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

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

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

being four more than twenty

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

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

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What a persistent way you have of interfering with a fellow's peace of mind.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "This is the first peaceful moment I have had for twenty-four hours," he remarked, as he flung himself into a chair before the small wood fire; "a man I knew was inconsiderate enough to die and make me the guardian of his son, and I've had to overhaul the chap's property almost before the funeral was over."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF THE EGO He came punctually at three o'clock on the following afternoon, and even as he entered the room, she was conscious of a slight disappointment because, in some perfectly indefinable way, he was different from what she had hoped that he would be.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading A frown of nervous irritation wrinkled his forehead, but as he turned to her it faded quickly before the kindling animation in his look.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "By Jove, I've thought of you every single minute since I was here," he pursued.