Chapter IX

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

(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 THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

state categorically

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This is true, of course, in the vast majority of cases--but not in all.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

in a joyous manner

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a kindly law of Nature--a merciful law.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading It is a kindly law of Nature--a merciful law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is a kindly law of Nature--a merciful law.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading This is true, of course, in the vast majority of cases--but not in all.

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

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading It is a kindly law of Nature--a merciful law.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

a particular point in time

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It is a kindly law of Nature--a merciful law.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is true, of course, in the vast majority of cases--but not in all.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

carry out

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This is true, of course, in the vast majority of cases--but not in all.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This is true, of course, in the vast majority of cases--but not in all.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

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

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In such cases, happily, the new interests assert themselves, and the man or the woman--easily adaptable--begins instantly to form new ties, and to think less and less regretfully of the old ones.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Men and women have told themselves, times without number, that in this way will they live without separation; in that fashion will they order their lives; and lo! in a moment grim Fate steps in; and they are flung apart almost before there is time for remonstrance.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.

the day immediately before today

From this reading THE CALL OF THE WORLD The capacity of the average human being to drift apart from his fellows, whether by accident or design; to take up new interests to the neglect of old ones; to regard as mere pleasant memories vital matters which but yesterday stirred the very soul of him; all these have done much to people the great world and to spread men over its surface--but have sometimes been disastrous for the individual.