Chapter XVI

in a hopeless resigned manner

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

later than; following

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

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

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

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

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

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

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

emanating from God

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

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From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

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

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

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

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

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

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

immediately past

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

not any; not one

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And yet are their lives one whit less worthy of sympathy?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

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

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And yet are their lives one whit less worthy of sympathy?

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

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

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

work hard

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

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

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

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

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading And yet are their lives one whit less worthy of sympathy?

which person or people

From this reading It is to be feared, however, that very few of us have much consideration for the less romantic, less sensational lives of the middle class, the thousands who toil for us day after day behind the counter or at the desk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But the change for the better did not last long, for Frithiof was without the motive which “makes drudgery divine.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And there was no denying that the work he had to do was really drudgery.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading And yet are their lives one whit less worthy of sympathy?

a late time of life

From this reading It has been the fashion of late years to dwell much on the misery of the slums, and most of us are quite ready to be stirred into active sympathy with the abjectly poor, the hungry, or the destitute.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet are their lives one whit less worthy of sympathy?