Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

with admiration

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

have

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

maintain or assert

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

at any time

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the act of giving

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

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

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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 George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

a particular point in time

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

not any; not one

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

on one occasion

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading NAOUM PLANS The next morning, as Mariam had promised, Naoum presented himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It is good, for the time has now arrived for action."

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

a source of difficulty

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

(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 "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The cheery, smiling face was the same as ever, and he greeted Helmar as if no matters of moment had ever weighed on his mind, the firm, set jaw and smooth forehead giving not the slightest indication of what was passing within.

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

From this reading George had not seen him for many weeks, and was prepared for some slight change in his appearance; he knew that Naoum had much to trouble him, much opposition to contend with, and, consequently, expected that the serenity of his expression would bear traces of the mental strain of his position; but it was not so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My mother tells me you are once more sound and well," he said, gazing admiringly at the straight, lithe figure in front of him.