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 It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

have an effect upon

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

later than; following

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

disposed or willing to conform

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

exhale hard

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

granted exemption

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

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

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

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

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

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 It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

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From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

absolutely essential

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

many times at short intervals

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

third-person singular of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

plural of “pawn” — an article deposited as security

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

almost; nearly

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

on the contrary

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

a male human offspring

From this reading In Paris "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savior cacher son habilete."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

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

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

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

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

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

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

precisely as stated

From this reading In my study I was one evening smoking, and, I admit it, thinking of Lucille--thinking very practically, however.

a vivid mental image

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

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From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

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

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

during the time that

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

belonging to which person

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I first became aware of the fact that my existence was amenable to every political wind that might blow a week or so after Lucille went to La Pauline, without, indeed, vouchsafing an explanation of her sudden coldness.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It will be necessary to dwell to a certain extent on those events of the great world that left their mark on the obscure lives of which the present history treats.

but in spite of that

From this reading An old man may be excused for expressing his opinion--or rather his agreement with the opinions of greater minds--that our little existence here on earth is but part of a great scheme--that we are but pawns moved hither and thither on a vast chess-board, and that, while our vision is often obscured by some knight or bishop or king, whose neighbourhood overshadows us, yet our presence may affect the greater moves as certainly as we are affected by them.