Chapter XXVII

(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 Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

from appearances alone

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a mass of precious metal

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

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From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

involving financial matters

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

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

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

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

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

immediately past

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

not any; not one

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

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

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

unpleasantly

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

-ing form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

not often

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

in the near future

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

feeling self-importance

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

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

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

third-person singular of “up” — raise

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

precisely as stated

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

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

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

(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 If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS Arthur went to several more rehearsals, but as they progressed, as the production took shape and final form, they became to his unaccustomed mind painfully exciting, so full of ups and downs, now ominous of defeat, now presaging glorious victory.

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

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What were to the old hands ordinary incidents and everyday vicissitudes were to him tragedies or triumphs.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.

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

From this reading In view of the vital bearing which success had upon his financial position, the strain was great, almost too exciting and thrilling for endurance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Mr. Etheringham said "That's better," or "Well, we've got something like it at last," he swelled with assurance, and his pockets with imaginary bullion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whereas if Mr. Etheringham flung his script down on the table and exclaimed, "Well, it's not _my_ money, thank God!"--or if it appeared that there was no sort of chance of the scenery being ready (and there very seldom is)--or if the author looked more melancholy than usual (and Mr. Beverley had an extraordinary and apparently inexhaustible gift for crescendos of melancholy)--Arthur concluded that all was "up," and that the shutters would soon follow the general example.