Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

later than; following

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

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

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

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

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

plural of “dawn” — the first light of day

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

come to pass

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

only a very short time before

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

make concrete and real

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

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From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

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

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

of an obscure nature

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

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

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

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From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

only a very short time before

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

try to get or reach

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

morally degraded

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

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

From this reading They fasten, each after his kind, on these human lives of ours, as germs find the culture soil they love; so it follows that to the commonplace comes a life of dull routine, foolish happenings seek out the sentimentalist, sordid events seek the sordid and on the mystic dawns the mysterious.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

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

From this reading Author of "The Prize to the Hardy" In the mists of the infinite, events poise invisible, awaiting their opportunity to incarnate themselves.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

up to a particular time

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

at the time that

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

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

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

during the time that

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Calamities wait there, too, until Fate points out a weak spot in character on which they may pounce relentless with the temptation that pierces it.

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

From this reading As there are certain things that would scarcely dare to happen to certain people, so other greater events would hardly condescend to those whom they recognize as being their own inferiors.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Once in a while, particularly when a man is young or beginning a new phase of life, there come times when the things that are to be seem almost tangible.