Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

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From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

courtesy towards women

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

one or the other of two

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading IT ISN'T FAIR.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

set up or found

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

a high place

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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From this reading IT ISN'T FAIR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT ISN'T FAIR.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

something that is lost

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

a particular point in time

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

not any; not one

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

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From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

levy a tax on

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Border life is, in every respect, more costly than life in "down country" cantonments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

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

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

not having a secure reputation

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

at the time that

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

which person or people

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The measure of a man's worth is not to be found in a heroic impulse or a fine idea, but in the steadfast working out of either through weeks and months--when the glow has faded from the heights, when the inspiration of an illumined moment has passed into the unrecognised chivalry of daily life; and the three months following upon that crucial August evening put no light tax upon Desmond's staying power,--the power that is the corner-stone of all achievement.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading "Though thou repent, yet have I still the loss; The offender's sorrow yields but weak relief To him who bears the strong offence's cross."