Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

moved to action

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

(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 Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

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From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

a compact mass

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

intentionally conceived

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

placed crosswise

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

to say again or imitate

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

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From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

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From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

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

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

in your mind

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

not able to be found

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

not any; not one

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

on one occasion

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

filled with shade

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

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

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

required or under orders

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

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

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

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

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

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

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

not shared

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

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

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

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

From this reading Of himself he thought not at all, and no shadowy suspicion of relief crossed his mind upon the reflection that the knowledge of those fateful weeks long past was now unshared.

a sudden desire

From this reading MISSING John Grimbal, actuated by some whim, or else conscious that under the circumstances decorum demanded his attendance, was present at the funeral of Clement Hicks.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was in a mood at once contrite and sorrowful that he listened to the echo of falling clod, and during that solemn sound mentally traversed the whole course of his relations with his sister's lover.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Very genuine remorse darkened his days, and he blamed himself bitterly enough for all past differences with the dead.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Some cynic interest he derived from the spectacle of young Blanchard among the bearers; and indeed, as may be supposed, few had felt this tragic termination of his friend's life more than Will.