Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

given or giving freely

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

one or the other of two

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

divisible by two

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

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

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

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

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

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

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

the act of departing

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

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

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

the property of being close together

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

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

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

a special situation

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

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

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the guilt became parent to a new pleasure and gave him the one thing needful to perfection of existence--a pretty little secret of his own, and this time one that he was minded to keep.

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

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

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

From this reading Heaven above us, I might even have been leaving this enchanting spot!"

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "To think," he exclaimed, pointing a scornful finger at the village across the river, "that but for my luck I might be at the inn!

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

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

at the time that

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE MAN BY THE STREAM Apart from personal hopes or designs, the presence, or even the proximity, of a beautiful woman is a cheerful thing: it gives a man the sense of happiness, like sunshine or sparkling water; these are not his either, but he can look at and enjoy them; he smiles back at the world in thanks for its bountiful favours.

but in spite of that

From this reading Never had life seemed better to Dieppe than when he awoke the next morning; yet there was guilt on his conscience--he ought not to have opened that door.