Chapter XII

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

(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 And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

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

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

be different

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

full of events or incidents

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

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From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

full of or producing joy

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

hear with intention

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

engage in

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

an event that happens

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

the possibility of future success

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

in the recent past

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

inflected form of “sandbag” — treat harshly or unfairly

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

sordid dirtiness

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

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

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.

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

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And so, though the theft of Lady Constance Keeble’s diamond necklace had stirred Blandings Castle to its depths, it had not affected all those present in quite the same way.

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

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading It left the house-party divided into two distinct schools of thought--the one finding in the occurrence material for gloom and despondency, the other deriving from it nothing but joyful excitement.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Vivid in their own way as may be the emotions of one who sees a fellow-citizen sandbagged in a quiet street, they differ in kind from those experienced by the victim himself.

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

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

which person or people

From this reading MORE ON THE FLOWER-POT THEME In any community in which a sensational crime has recently been committed, the feelings of the individuals who go to make up that community must of necessity vary somewhat sharply according to the degree in which the personal fortunes of each are affected by the outrage.

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

From this reading To this latter section belonged those free young spirits who had chafed at the prospect of being herded into the drawing-room on the eventful night to listen to Psmith’s reading of _Songs of Squalor_.