Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

have an effect upon

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

(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 IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

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

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

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

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

use to one's advantage

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

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From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

apart from; not including

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

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

From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

to make better

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

held dear

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

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

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

participate in games or sport

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

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

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

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

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

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

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning

From this reading THUS airy Strephon tuned his lyre.--SHENSTONE.

still full

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

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From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

precisely as stated

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

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

From this reading As his own heart was perfectly untouched in the matter, except by rage and disappointment,--feelings which with him never lasted very long,--he could play coolly his losing game.

which person or people

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN his meeting with Evelyn, Vargrave certainly exerted to the utmost all his ability and all his art.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading His keen and ready intellect taught him that all he could now expect was to bequeath sentiments of generous compassion and friendly interest; to create a favourable impression, which he might hereafter improve; to reserve, in short, some spot of vantage-ground in the country from which he was to affect to withdraw all his forces.

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

From this reading He felt that violence, that sarcasm, that selfish complaint would not avail in a man who was not loved,--though they are often admirable cards in the hands of a man who is.