Chapter XI

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

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

(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 Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

disposed to please

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

divisible by two

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

the organ of sight

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

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

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

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

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

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

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

the trait of being blunt and outspoken

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

by chance

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading BRAM SHOWS HIMSELF IN A NEW LIGHT.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

a male human offspring

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

make steady

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

free from ambiguity

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

at the time that

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Christian was fond of Bram, fonder even, perhaps, than Bram, with his honest admiration and indulgence, was of him.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The steady, earnest character of the sturdy man of the people, with his straightforward simplicity, his shrewdness, and his blunt outspokenness when his opinion was asked, had constant attraction for the less simple, but more amiable, son of the owner of the works.

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

From this reading Now, Christian felt throughout the evening that Bram was avoiding his eyes, saving himself up, as it were, for an attack of eye and tongue, a combat in which Chris would have all he could do to hold his own.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading He wanted to put himself right with Bram, and to do it in such a way as to put Bram in the wrong.