Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

later than; following

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

(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 He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

(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 Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

any person at all

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

have

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

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From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

cause to be bored

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

deem to be

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

someone who is a detective

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

divisible by two

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

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

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

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

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

and nothing more

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

for more time

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

held dear

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

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 It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

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

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

not any; not one

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

on one occasion

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was in moments such as these that the iron entered his soul and there was no escape from it; he must bear his burden as many a better man had borne it before him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

male cat

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

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

From this reading He could no longer delude himself into the belief that Bella loved him, for all her actions went to prove the contrary.

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

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

at the time that

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

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

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

which person or people

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But her end just once gained, there were no more bickerings and disputes--she even condescended to consider her husband's wishes, when they did not clash or interfere with her own.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But night after night he sat alone with the hateful consciousness that the woman who bore his name was parading her charms to Dick, Tom and Harry; in fact, to anybody who chose to pay his shilling for the privilege of contemplating them.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Six months wore themselves away; six months in every day of which John Chetwynd lived a year, measured by the anxiety and misery it held for him.