Chapter XXX

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

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

not being in a specified place

From this reading To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

later than; following

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

(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 To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

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

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

death of a person

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

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

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

in an inflexible manner

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

an unjust act

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

and nothing more

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

the force of workers available

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

above and across; more than

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

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From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

for a short time

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

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From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

in a softened tone

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

the quality of being superior

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

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From this reading To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

a severe scolding

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

precisely as stated

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

forceful exertion

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

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

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

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

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

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

From this reading To-day, all these symptoms were absent.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.

a Caucasian

From this reading His face was drawn and white, his heavy eyes showed the want of rest.

which person or people

From this reading RUPERT MORRICE MAKES AMENDS It was a very subdued man who, shortly after breakfast, walked into Rosabelle’s sitting-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had passed a sleepless night, bitterly upbraiding himself with having committed a grave injustice, he of all men, who prided himself on being inflexibly just.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It cannot be said that Morrice was in any sense of the words arrogant or overbearing, but his innate strength of mind and character gave him a certain feeling of superiority over ordinary men which reflected itself in his general bearing, the incisiveness of his utterances, the vigour of his gestures, as he talked.