Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

(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 spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

in addition

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

for the reason that

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

divisible by two

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

before any deductions

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

plural of “inhibition” — (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

set down according to a plan

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

provided with artificial light

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

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 In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

easily agitated

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

on one occasion

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

above and across; more than

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

not in physical motion

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

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

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

up to a particular time

From this reading And until other and more interesting things had partially effaced it, he could not help thinking back upon it with considerable interest and pleasure, even.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

compelling immediate action

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

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

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

at the time that

From this reading His parents were probably right when they preached that this was all low and shameful.

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

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The effect of this adventure on Clyde was such as might have been expected in connection with one so new and strange to such a world as this.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet this whole adventure and the world in which it was laid, once it was all over, was lit with a kind of gross, pagan beauty or vulgar charm for him.

be the cause or source of

From this reading In spite of all that deep and urgent curiosity and desire that had eventually led him to that place and caused him to yield, still, because of the moral precepts with which he had so long been familiar, and also because of the nervous esthetic inhibitions which were characteristic of him, he could not but look back upon all this as decidedly degrading and sinful.