Chapter IV

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

the social class between the lower and upper classes

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was to him a certain source of pleasure that he had discovered this.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

the human act of creating

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

something used to beautify

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was to him a certain source of pleasure that he had discovered this.

one or the other of two

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

apart from; not including

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

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 As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

showing lack of favoritism

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

and nothing more

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

not showing due care or attention

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

not any; not one

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

and nothing more

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

having superior power and influence

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

not passionate

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

by chance

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

that may be permitted especially as according to rule

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was to him a certain source of pleasure that he had discovered this.

restricted to something

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

equipment for making records

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

and nothing more

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It was to him a certain source of pleasure that he had discovered this.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

your usual mood

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

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

From this reading Record and design, statement and decoration--these, in combination, constituted creation!

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

From this reading It was to him a certain source of pleasure that he had discovered this.

producing exhaustion

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

in the direction of

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

the act of using

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

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

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

creating fabric

From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.

(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 As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

which person or people

From this reading If he had a weakness, it was his paramount desire to suppress in himself any symptoms of temperament, except just that temperament of having no temperament, which seemed to him the only one permissible to an artist, who, as he said, was nothing if not simply either a recorder or a weaver of beautiful lines in the air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As can be well imagined, his conviction of being, in a small way, God, permeated an outlook that was passionless, and impartial to a degree--except perhaps toward the bourgeoisie, with their tiring morals and peculiar habits.

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From this reading Not that he was, of course, neglectful of sensations, but he was perfectly careful not to _feel_ them--in order that he might be able to record them, or use them for his weaving in a purely æsthetic manner.