Chapter IX · Past, Present, and Future

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

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

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

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

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From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

in diverse ways

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

emotional nature or quality

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

plural of “fallacy” — a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

a social unit living together

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

roused to anger

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

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 If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

the force of workers available

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

characteristic of or affected by neurosis

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

above and across; more than

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

apparent validity

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

the science of mental life

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

express in speech

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

the state of being contaminated

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

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

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though there may be fallacies in the premises, there is, however, a certain plausibility in the deduction.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It prevailed at times over Canon Chisely’s natural austerity and hardness.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

in the direction of

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

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

From this reading If genius is mad, sensitiveness degenerate, and emotionality neurotic, and if heredity is the determining principle in the causation of character, comparative psychology enables us to account for many things.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through both men ran a vein of artistic feeling carrying with it a perception of the beautiful and an impulse toward its attainment This malady of sensitiveness--to speak by the book--had carried Stephen beyond the bounds of moral principle.

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From this reading On these lines it could fairly be argued that one family taint of neurosis, manifesting itself diversely, had driven Stephen Chisely to the gaol and brought his cousin, the Canon, to the feet of Yvonne.