Chapter XV

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

From this reading HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

plural of “anxiety” — (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 Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

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

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

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From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

divisible by two

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

in a free manner

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

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From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

depressingly dark

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.

improved in health or physical condition

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

in the recent past

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

full of life and energy

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

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

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

as might be expected

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

not any; not one

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

by chance

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

in the near future

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

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

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

not yet payable

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

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

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Though by no means lively, he had yet, naturally, what are termed “even spirits,” and was not subject to undue depressions.

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

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

which person or people

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.

an established custom

From this reading Barton, who had been at first gloomy and abstracted, drank much more freely than was his wont—possibly with the purpose of dispelling his own secret anxieties—and under the influence of good wine, and pleasant company, became gradually (unlike himself) talkative, and even noisy.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading He soon, therefore, began to return to his former habits; and one of the earliest symptoms of this healthier tone of spirits was, his appearing at a grand dinner of the Freemasons, of which worthy fraternity he was himself a brother.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mr. Barton, although he had latterly begun to earn for himself the character of an hypochondriac, was yet very far from deserving it.