Chapter XXIX

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From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

in the past

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

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

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

normal use of the faculty of vision

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

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

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

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

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

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

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

a particular point in time

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

move upward

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

not in physical motion

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

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

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

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

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

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

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Comte de Brencourt had learnt at the farm that he was too late, but he had come on nevertheless.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading And, grinding his teeth, with strange red spasmodic waves passing across his eyesight, so that from time to time he could see nothing at all, he still waited in the shadow of the clump.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

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

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

at the time that

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He had not known why—till a few minutes ago, when they had started to walk this way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CENTRE OF THE LABYRINTH (1) From the clump of pines on the rise the view down the Allée des Vieilles, with the sunset light on it, was extensive, and figures half a mile away were tolerably clear.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had not reached his vantage point in time to witness the actual moment of meeting, but, though faces were of course indistinguishable at that distance, he had seen enough.