Chapter XX

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

an act that fails

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

plural of “humiliation” — state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

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

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

on the contrary

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

building again

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

not in physical motion

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

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

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

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

From this reading Failure is bitter enough in itself to a man of energy and strength of purpose, but more bitter still are the humiliations and the sufferings that failure may impose on those he loves.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

From this reading As a cheap assistant in a colliery town, James Murchison had joined issue with his own unfitness for the ordeal of life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A tight-mouthed and rather silent man, he had entered upon the rebuilding of his self-respect with the dogged patience of a Titan.

precisely as stated

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

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

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

at the time that

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.

which person or people

From this reading Like a man brought to the edge of a black cliff at night, he had looked down grimly into the depths, depths that waited not for him alone, but for the innocent children who held his hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reputation, resources, his very home, had been swallowed up, but in Murchison there was that dogged northern spirit, that stubborn uplift against odds, that is at its strongest when confronted with defeat.