Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

(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 As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

declared but not proved

From this reading He could not deny the facts Contini alleged.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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From this reading He could not deny the facts Contini alleged.

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From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading He could not deny the facts Contini alleged.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading He could not deny the facts Contini alleged.

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

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

fool or hoax

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He could not deny the facts Contini alleged.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

depressingly dark

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

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

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a particular point in time

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

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From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

have in common

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Alone, however, things did not seem so bad.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

at the time that

From this reading Orsino felt suddenly relieved when he had left his office in the afternoon.

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Contini's gloomy mood was contagious, and so long as Orsino was with him it was impossible not to share the architect's view of affairs.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact it was almost impossible for the young man to give up all his illusions concerning his own success in one moment, and to believe himself the dupe of his own blind vanity instead of regarding himself as the winner in the fight for independence of thought and action.