Chapter VII

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

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

dwell

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

any thing at all

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

propose a payment

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

divisible by two

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

a young female

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

not any; not one

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

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

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the contrary, he thought it most likely that the old man would be very angry and would bid the young people abide by the consequences of their doings.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He analyzed his position, too, in a rough and ready way, with the intention of proving that the clandestine ceremony could not be of any advantage to himself, that it was therefore not from any selfish motive that he had undertaken to have it performed, and that, consequently, since the action itself was to be an unselfish one, there could be nothing even faintly dishonourable in it.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading John Ralston had given his word to Katharine and he intended to keep it.

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

From this reading For he did not really believe that old Robert Lauderdale would do anything for him.

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

From this reading Whenever he was assailed by doubts he recalled by an act of will the state of mind to which the young girl had brought him on Monday evening, and how he had then been convinced that there was no harm in the secret marriage.