Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

(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 If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

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From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

a state of high honor

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

not any; not one

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

a human being

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

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From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

forced submission to control by others

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

express in words

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

in theory; according to the assumed facts

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

arousing affect

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

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

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading Jane Mattock assisting Mrs. Adister O'Donnell to restore Captain Philip was very singularly affected, like a person shut off on a sudden from her former theories and feelings.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we are under sentence of death we are all of us pathetic of course; but stretched upon the debateable couch of sickness we are not so touching as the coloured coat: it has the distinction belonging to colour.

in or at the place that

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

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

From this reading It smites a deeper nerve, or more than one; and this, too, where there is no imaginary subjection to the charms of military glory, in minds to which the game of war is lurid as the plumes of the arch-slayer.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Theoretically she despised the soldier's work as much as she shrank abhorrently from bloodshed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CAPTAIN CON'S LETTER Women may be able to tell you why the nursing of a military invalid awakens tenderer anxieties in their bosoms than those called forth by the drab civilian.