Chapter IV

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

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

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

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

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

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

object formed by a mold

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

coming down or downward

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

move deeply

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

half asleep

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

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

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

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

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

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

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

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

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

in an essential manner

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

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From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

in other respects or ways

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

above and across; more than

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

by chance

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

a person who is being chased

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

not often

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

not in physical motion

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

too old to be useful

From this reading In his retirement the superannuated giant begins to mellow down into a sort of animal decay.

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

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

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

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

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

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

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

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But let us come to the close of a sketch necessarily imperfect.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

be dressed in

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In hard, rude natures, especially such as have passed their lives among the elements, farmers or sailors, this animal decay mostly affects the memory by casting a haze over it; not seldom, it softens the heart as well, besides more or less, perhaps, drowsing the conscience, innocent or otherwise.

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

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading So Orme pursued his solitary way with not much from without to disturb him.

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

From this reading But Time’s moments still keep descending upon the quietest hour, and though it were adamant they would wear it.