Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

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

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

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From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

divisible by two

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

set up or found

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

an occurrence of something

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lie.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It was a lie.

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 So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

not any; not one

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

precisely, exactly

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

express in words

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

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From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

in or at or to some place

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

confined on all sides

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading So a resentment had come to lessen his self-pity; resentment at many things.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had found her surrounded by strangers, and evidently forgetful of his very existence.

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

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

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

From this reading It was a lie.

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

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What right, for instance, had that proud old semi-savage to say that such as he were no friends to India?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TEMPLE OF VISESHWAR Chris had followed his wife into the supper-room with the vague hope of feeling that he had a place somewhere, that he belonged to something, even to her.