Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

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

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

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From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

causing inconvenience

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

plural of “contour” — a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the first light of day

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

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From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

excessively quick

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

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

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

a quantity that is added

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

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

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

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

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

past form of “parallel” — be parallel to

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

an amount of time

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

have sovereign power

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

move an implement through

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

in a strange manner

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

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

From this reading ANTHONY IN LONDON The development of a nation is strangely paralleled by the development of an individual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

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

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

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

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

forceful exertion

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

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

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

at the time that

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

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

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There comes in both a period of adolescence, of the stirring of new powers, of an increase of strength, of the dawn of new ideals, of the awaking of self-consciousness; contours become defined and abrupt, awkward and hasty movements succeed to the grace of childhood; and there is a curious mingling of refinement and brutality, stupidity and tenderness; the will is subject to whims; it is easily roused and not so easily quieted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reign of Elizabeth coincided with this stage in the development of England.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet in spite of the attendant discomforts the whole period is undeniably one of growth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young vigour was beginning to stir--and Hawkins and Drake taught the world that it was so, and that when England stretched herself catastrophe abroad must follow.