Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

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

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

any thing at all

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

state categorically

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

make right or correct

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

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

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

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

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

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

From this reading That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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 That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

go away from a place

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

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 never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

on one occasion

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

and nothing more

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

above and across; more than

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

extremely

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

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From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

a special situation

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

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

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

in a vague way

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

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

From this reading Randal was only at "The Flutes" two days, but he effected a good deal in that time.

(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 That, as he knew well, was his strong point.

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

From this reading He never said anything very definite, and, on looking back, you could never assert that he had positively taken any one point of view; but he had left, as it were, atmosphere--an assurance that this was the really right thing to do, this the proper attitude for correct breeding to adopt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did nothing very active--called on Mrs. le Terry and rode over the Downs once with Robin--but he managed to leave a flock of very active impressions behind him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He could not be with you a day without vaguely, almost indistinctly, but nevertheless quite certainly, influencing your opinions.