Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

any specific behavior

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

in the past

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

(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 All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

unrestrained by convention or propriety

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

natural and unstudied

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

marked by lack of intellectual depth

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

the act of departing

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

(Greek mythology) ancient god of the sun; drove his chariot across the sky each day; identified with Roman Sol

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

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

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

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

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

engage in

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

and nothing more

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

above and across; more than

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

a person who represents others

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

and nothing more

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

plural of “story” — 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 All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

plural of “suspender” — elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

not known

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

precisely as stated

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

(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 This former activity had, as well, brought him up against his real profession.

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

From this reading All the stories of Horizon about his commercial travelling were simply brazen and glib lying.

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

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

during the time that

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All the samples of drapers’ goods, suspenders gloire and buttons helios, the artificial teeth and insertible eyes, served only as a shield, screening his real activity—to wit, the traffic in the body of woman.

a late time of life

From this reading True, at one time, some ten years ago, he had travelled over Russia as the representative for the dubious wines of some unknown firm; and this activity had imparted to his tongue that free-and-easy unconstraint for which, in general, travelling salesmen are distinguished.

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

From this reading In some way, while going to Rostov-on-the-Don, he had contrived to make a very young sempstress fall in love with him.