Chapter XXIII

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

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

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

achieved or reached

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

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From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

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From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

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From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

confined by bonds

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

first in order of birth

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a social unit living together

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

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

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

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

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

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

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

the quality of being individual

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

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 His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

above and across; more than

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

an amount of time

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

located far away spatially

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

a male human offspring

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

confined on all sides

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

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

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

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

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

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

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

an energetic style

From this reading During this period of anxiety old griefs, seared over by time and distance, acquired fresh vitality to sting.

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

From this reading His individuality was so marked and striking that he had few close friends, though his commercial interests bound him to many associates.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Pierre, in his feverish unrest, had betaken himself to the hospital to pray; but it was not so much the fate of the colony, or anxiety for his brother’s welfare, that troubled Le Ber’s eldest son, as consternation concerning his own individual shortcomings.

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

From this reading His sister was as remote from her father as though she had already attained that heaven which was the object of her thoughts and prayers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _SUSPENSE._ LE BER stood alone in the world, though surrounded by family ties and dependents.