Chapter VI

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

(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 I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

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From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

to come or go into

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

a young female

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the act of departing

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

affording physical relief

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

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From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

forced submission to control by others

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

precisely as stated

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

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

From this reading To Paul's vigorous and energetic nature, Alice was very soothing and restful.

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From this reading Water-lilies.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

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

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

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

From this reading Paul felt leaving Oxford more than he would have cared to confess; and the weeks he spent at home would have been a dreary time had they not been brightened by the smiles and the sympathy of Alice Martin.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was true that she did not understand more than half of what he said to her, but she listened to it all, which was nearly as good; and "a girl could not be expected to enter into a man's thoughts and feelings," Paul said to himself, not having yet graduated in Cupid's University.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will crown you as my queen By my soul's subjection, For you all your life have been What I think perfection.