used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
anew
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
(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 Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
amour-propre
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From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
react verbally
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
have
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
terminate
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
coûte
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From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
Delange
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From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
the act of departing
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
Dr
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From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
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 The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
n'y
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From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
not any; not one
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
premiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
que
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From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
qui
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From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
express in words
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
TiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading When fairly on the road, vacillating characters lose their indecision, and bear testimony to the truth of the proverb, "_Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte_."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer of Dr. Delange was not long delayed, and the following morning he announced his intention of joining the expedition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Again, in dangerous undertakings such as that we are discussing, gratitude as well as _amour-propre_ has somewhat to say.
at the time that
From this reading This result might have been foreseen, for, when a journey is in question, hesitation exists at the moment of departure alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ties hard to break are formed amongst the travellers; services rendered by one to another create new duties for each, _amour-propre_ enters into the calculation, no one member of the community wants to be under an obligation to another, nobody will give way whilst his neighbour holds out, and each one would blush for a desertion which would be condemned by all.
