Chapter IV · "One More Unfortunate."

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Conflicting questions agitated his mind.

(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 Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

a young person of either sex

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

in disagreement

From this reading Conflicting questions agitated his mind.

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

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

for a limitless time

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

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From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

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

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

made difficult or slow

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

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

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

for more time

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Conflicting questions agitated his mind.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

not any; not one

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

on one occasion

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Conflicting questions agitated his mind.

with speed

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

precisely, exactly

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

possessive form of “turner” — United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked as quickly as he could, but his progress was impeded by the force of the wind and by its driving the snow into his eyes.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

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

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading Despite these obstacles his intuitive observance of what was passing around him and all his mental forces were in active play, and it was a proof of his kindly and unselfish nature that, in the light of the vital errand upon which he was engaged, he was oblivious of the sense of physical discomfort.

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

From this reading The snow was falling more heavily, and a strong wind blew the flakes into his face as he made his way to Mrs. Turner's garret.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.

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

From this reading No longer under the influence of the cold, cruel logic which distinguished Mr. Gordon's utterances, he once more asked himself whether he would be right in urging Mrs. Turner to renounce her maternal duties and obligations, and to part forever with the child of her blood.