Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

(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 SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

make calm or still

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

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

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

most powerful or important or influential

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

set up or found

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

a young female

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

the act of giving

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

of an obscure nature

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

tied with a knot

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

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

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

uplifting enlightenment

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

confined on all sides

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

possessing sweep

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

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

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

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

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The picture of Sard dominating the half respectful, half resentful loafers, getting them to lift the dazed man into the car, was vivid.

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

From this reading SOPHISTICATION Telling Shipman "all about Colter" was, Sard found, not so easy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

which person or people

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

the words that are spoken

From this reading To eyes fixed upon hers with inscrutable powers of judgment, it was difficult to find words for the story.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, as the girl, her forehead slightly knotted, described the half-bent figure of the vagabond, surrounded by a curious little ring of village loafers, half prodded, half jeered into mumbled answers to questions as to what he was doing there, Shipman responded easily to the passion for decency and justice that had swept over her who had driven her car close up to the group.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Shipman could see the calm young ascendency, the smiling way of giving directions, ignoring comments.