used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
in addition
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
anarchismnoun
a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
how
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From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
individualisticadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/
marked by or expressing individuality
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to 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 She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
Marie
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From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
and nothing more
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
propagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
realising
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From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
SalonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
cut with a saw
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, more and more, he was thrown back upon himself, for as his hope in the new society weakened, his hope in Marie as an embodiment of it weakened also.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _The End of the Salon_ Terry's love for Marie was partly due, as we have seen, to his passion for social propaganda: that she represented the "social limit" was a strong charm to him.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The times grew more frequent with him when he doubted the social side of anarchism itself--when this social propaganda seemed as hollow and as unlovely as society itself; and when he saw the weaknesses and vanities of his associates, how far they were from realising any ideal.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, his social enthusiasm paled, and his merely individualistic anarchism became stronger, his interest in Marie weakened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
woman-like
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From this reading She, woman-like, always insisted on the personal relation, and for a long time his interest in her personality as such, combined with his social enthusiasm, was strong enough to keep the bond intact.
