Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

(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 But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading KATE STRANGEWAYS ASSERTS HERSELF.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

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From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

the act of departing

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

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From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

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

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading KATE STRANGEWAYS ASSERTS HERSELF.

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

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

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

located inward

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

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From this reading KATE STRANGEWAYS ASSERTS HERSELF.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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

From this reading KATE STRANGEWAYS ASSERTS HERSELF.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

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

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

arousing affect

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

in the direction of

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

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

From this reading Griff, during the next few months, was greatly exercised in mind touching his friend the preacher.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

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

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

at the time that

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Gabriel Hirst's moods were swinging to wider extremes nowadays; the constant sight of Greta kept the inner fires going, and whether they flamed or smouldered was a question largely of the way she treated him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

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From this reading But he was what old Jose Binns termed "wobbly-like"; his temper was uncertain, his attitude towards his fellows harsh beyond all his old-time limits of justice.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.

past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading Not altogether, though: there were times when he wrenched himself free of his fetters, and set his thoughts on the Word instead of on Greta, and made his congregations quake with his whirlwind eloquence.