Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

(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 For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

in addition

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

extreme mental distress

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

divisible by two

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

set up or found

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

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

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

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

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

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From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

an old word for “no”

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

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

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

flowing profusely

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

someone who eats food rapidly and greedily

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

toned down

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

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

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

a special situation

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

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

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

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

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

male cat

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

communicated in words

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

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

From this reading He, felt that the gravity of all he heard was too solemn for mockery, too deep even for comfort.

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

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

at the time that

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading True love of this sort was a thing he had never known, never wished to know, never thought he could know, but he sympathized in it not the less.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And Kenelm, listening tenderly, with softened eyes, uttered not one cynic word,--nay, not one playful jest.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading For Tom found himself pouring out his turbulent heart to Kenelm, confiding to this philosophical scoffer at love all the passionate humanities of love,--its hope, its anguish, its jealousy, its wrath,--the all that links the gentlest of emotions to tragedy and terror.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading NOW when our two travellers resumed their journey, the relationship between them had undergone a change; nay, you might have said that their characters were also changed.