Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

in an active manner

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

later than; following

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

(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 saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

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

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

remove completely from recognition or memory

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

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 JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

the force of workers available

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

as follows

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

not any; not one

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

worried and uneasy

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading JOHN was now in power, and in the full flush of his many ambitious and restless schemes.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

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From this reading ST.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

given added strength or support

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

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From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

precisely as stated

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.

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

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

which person or people

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

belonging to which person

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading A DIALOGUE OF SENTIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE SKETCH OF A CHARACTER, IN WHOSE EYES SENTIMENT WAS TO WISE MEN WHAT RELIGION IS TO FOOLS; NAMELY, A SUBJECT OF RIDICULE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

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

From this reading I saw as much of him as the high rank he held in the state, and the consequent business with which he was oppressed, would suffer me,--me, who was prevented by religion from actively embracing any political party, and who, therefore, though inclined to Toryism, associated pretty equally with all.

produce a literary work

From this reading St. John and myself formed a great friendship for each other, a friendship which no after change or chance could efface, but which exists, strengthened and mellowed by time, at the very hour in which I write.