Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

how long something has existed

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

(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 Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

(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 But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

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From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

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From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

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

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

carefully weighed

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Neutrality she could not understand.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

a young female

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

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From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

held dear

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

be amazed at

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading Neutrality she could not understand.

not any; not one

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Neutrality she could not understand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

in the near future

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

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

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

not eternal

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

a special situation

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

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

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Neutrality she could not understand.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

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

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.

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

From this reading Of all women, she was the least likely to do the thing predicted by experience.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading AN UNHAPPY POET That a man of many nerves, uncertain in temper and with no physical or temporal qualifications, should have won for himself the handsomest girl in Chagford caused the unreflective to marvel whenever they considered the point.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading But a better knowledge of Chris Blauchard had served in some measure to explain the wonder.

a late time of life

From this reading She had tremendous force of character for one scarce twenty years of age; indeed, she lived a superlative life, and the man, woman, child, or dog that came within radius of her existence presently formed a definite part of it, and was loved or detested according to circumstances.