Chapter XXV

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

(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 Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

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

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

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From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

communicated in words

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading THE FAREWELL.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

of great significance or value

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

cause to arise

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

immediately past

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

go away from a place

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

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

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading THE FAREWELL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

in a generous and ungrudging manner

From this reading It was ungrudgingly acknowledged that all this was due to Aaron Cohen's enterprise and to the integrity of his character.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The village was now an important centre, its trade was in a flourishing condition, and its population had largely increased; as a natural consequence, property had risen in value, and the old residents were growing rich.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

at the time that

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

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

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Coming among them a stranger, a foreigner, and an alien in religion, he had won for himself the lasting esteem of all classes of the community.

a late time of life

From this reading When it became known that Aaron was about to leave the quiet resting-place in which the last few years had been passed, and in which he had enjoyed peace and prosperity, a general feeling of regret was expressed, and efforts were made to induce him to change his resolution.