Chapter XI

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

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

(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 Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

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

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

eagerly desirous

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

unvarying in nature

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

divisible by two

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

for a limitless time

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

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From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

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

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

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

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

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

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

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From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

immediately past

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

become covered with mist

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

a particular point in time

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

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

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

not any; not one

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

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

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

a course of conduct

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

almost; nearly

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

express in words

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

only a very short time before

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

express in words

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

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

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

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

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

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

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

in the direction of

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

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

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now that it’s over, and the mist blown clear of your path forever, I want to confess to you how dreadfully I felt to see you here in such a capacity.

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

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

at the time that

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

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

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I suppose you will scarcely believe it, Jim, when I tell you that this feeling began from the very moment when you offered to go with Silvette and me to Adriutha.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More than that, your light talk about the arts, your light and graceful accomplishments in them, your tendency to drift back toward a career for which you are no more fitted than I—all these things troubled me deeply, so that, sometimes, I even dreamed of them, and finally came to regard your facility with actual fear, so jealous was I for your real career, so anxious was I that you should become your real self.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad your arm is practically well; but what makes me entirely contented is what you say of your constant and bewildering promotions.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Best of all is what I read between the lines—that you really love the business—the business of generations of Edgertons; and you, the last of them—but not the last, God willing!—are plunging into the game up to your neck, interested, optimistic, enthusiastic, fitting yourself for that dignified place which is yours, Jim, by every right.