Chapter III

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

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

plural of “abandon” — the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

speeded up, as of an academic course

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

have an effect upon

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

similar in quality or character

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

subject to appointment

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

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From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

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

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

aggressively and persistently persuasive

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

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

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

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

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

of great significance or value

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

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

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

come together

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

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From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

not one, and not any

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

give an incentive for action

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

third-person singular of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

in the near future

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

move hurridly

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

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

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

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

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading He soon learns, however, that this high-pressure transaction of life involves issues none the less exacting of consequences.

the quality possessed by something that is unreal

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

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

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

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

From this reading He recognises the necessity of watchfulness, of prompt decision, and abandons himself to the accelerated rate of speed with a degree of confidence which he cannot help suspecting to be recklessness in disguise.

during the time that

From this reading It may be that ideas akin to this view of the subject passed through Mr. Neuchamp’s reflective mind while waiting for the appointed time at which he was to meet Mr. Frankston at his office.

to a great degree

From this reading In one respect at least it cannot be denied that the new country differs widely from the old.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Events of important and fateful nature succeed each other with a rapidity so great as to affect the actor with a sensation of unreality.