Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

anew

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

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

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

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

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

changeable

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

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From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

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From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

apart from; not including

From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

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From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

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

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

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From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

immediately past

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

not one, and not any

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

more desirable than another

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

the work of a sailor

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

express in words

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

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

From this reading Kenneth Hilary she had not seen again except casually.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

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

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

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

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.

past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading At last it seemed to settle and was warm, sunny and agreeable.

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

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading In spite of what Gwen called "Ethel's wiles" Cephas Mitchell discreetly divided his time between the two girls, and none could say which he preferred, though by certain signs Gwen was convinced that she was first favorite.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THREE FISHERS WENT SAILING The fog shut down again the next day, for the uncertain wind veered around again to the southeast, and for several days the weather was capricious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The more she realized the depth of her interest in him, the more indifference she had tried to show, and prided herself upon returning his formal lifting of his cap with as formal a nod.