Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

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

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

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

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

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From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

one or the other of two

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

made joyful

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

an established custom

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

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

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

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

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

plural of “motive” — 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 His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

and nothing more

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

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

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

in the direction of

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading Her unaffected interest in the only life he had enjoyed--the old days at Fort Macleod--had roused him from apathy, and her comprehension of his motives and activities exhilarated him.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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

From this reading His intuitive attitude toward strangers of either sex was a negative indifference that gave him time to estimate their character or their motives--a habit desirable enough in business, but unsatisfactory in social life.

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From this reading The growth of his regard for Winifred had been so gradual that he had not thought it might prove to be love.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

a late time of life

From this reading Recognition For years Danvers had shunned women.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he had not spent his life in melancholy over Eva's defection; known to many, but understood by few, his real nature withdrew from the light.