Chapter X

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

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

the state of being absent

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

(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 _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

a political theory favoring the abolition of governments

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

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

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

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

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

serving as an essential component

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This was, to our idealist, a deep disappointment.

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

From this reading This was, to our idealist, a deep disappointment.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

set up or found

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

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

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

From this reading This was, to our idealist, a deep disappointment.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

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From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

for more time

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

engage in

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

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

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This was, to our idealist, a deep disappointment.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

let for money

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

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

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

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

From this reading This was, to our idealist, a deep disappointment.

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

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

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

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

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

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

at the time that

From this reading _The Salon_ The Rogues' Gallery went the way of all good things: it ceased to exist when the creative spirit was gone.

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

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

during the time that

From this reading Terry went to Pittsburg, as we have seen, to find the flaw in the tanning process, and while he was away Marie attempted to conduct the academy of anarchism.

belonging to which person

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The personal jealousies which Terry's philosophic attitude and idealism tended to dissipate became, during his absence, too strong for the bond uniting the "rogues," and when Terry returned he found that his little colony had dispersed and that Marie, unable any longer to pay the rent, was living with her old friend Katie.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But she was too much interested in what is called "life" to make a sustained mental or moral effort without the inspiring presence of a man whose central passionate ideas never changed.