Chapter VII · What Would You Have Done?

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

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

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

in a disrespectful and mocking manner

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

communicated in words

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

run away quickly

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

set up or found

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

go away from a place

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

continuing through life

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

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 For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

engage in

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

lacking natural ease

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

becoming stronger

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

carry out

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

from that time on

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

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

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

in the direction of

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.

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

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

in or at the place that

From this reading It had divided his church and made ill-feeling among his brother clergymen, for it had become pretty generally known and talked about, that the Rev. Griffith Davenport had definitely determined to leave his old home and take his sons to be educated "where the trend of thought is toward freedom" as he had expressed it, and as his neighbors were fond of quoting derisively.

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

From this reading That he would have to make one supreme effort which should, thereafter, shield him against himself and against temptation.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This determination had cost him the severest struggle of his life, and it had resulted in the rupture of several lifelong friendships and in strained relations with his own and his wife's near kinsmen.

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

From this reading For some time past, he had been strengthening himself in the belief that in the long run he would have to flee from the problem that so perplexed him.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was a year later before the Rev. Griffith Davenport found himself in a position to carry out, even in part, a long-cherished plan of his.