Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

later than; following

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

in the past

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

(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 Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

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

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

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

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

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

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She would not have lied, he knew that.

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From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading She would not have lied, he knew that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading She would not have lied, he knew that.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He did not like to see the evidence of Jennie’s previous misdeeds walking about in the shape of a human being; but, as a matter of fact, he admitted to himself that long ago he might have forced Jennie’s story out of her if he had gone about it in earnest.

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

From this reading The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined upon his future course of action as he appeared to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Stern as was his mood, he did not see, after all, exactly what grounds he had for complaint.

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

From this reading She would not have lied, he knew that.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet the child’s existence complicated matters considerably.