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 It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

deem to be

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

not to your liking

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

regarded with aversion

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

put on clothes

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

English biochemist who was a pioneer in research on carbohydrates; when he synthesized vitamin C he became the first person to synthesize a vitamin artificially (1883-1950)

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

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

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

annoyed and irritable

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

the quality of being individual

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

past form of “malign” — speak unfavorably about

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a form of address for a man

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

a particular situation

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading A stern old ruffian, one is inclined to consider him.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

precisely as stated

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The view of Mr. Bronte, presented by Mrs. Gaskell in the early editions of her biography of Charlotte Bronte, is that of a severe, ill-tempered, and distinctly disagreeable character.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

which person or people

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It is the picture of a man who disliked the vanities of life so intensely, that the new shoes of his children and the silk dress of his wife were not spared by him in sudden gusts of passion.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading We talk of the fierce light which beats upon a throne, but what is that compared to the fierce light which beats upon any man of some measure of individuality who is destined to live out his life in the quiet of a country village--in the very centre, as it were, of 'personal talk' and gossip not always kindly to the stranger within the gate?

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

From this reading It would seem quite clear to any careful investigator that the Reverend Patrick Bronte, Incumbent of Haworth, and the father of three famous daughters, was a much maligned man.