Chapter X

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

any specific behavior

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

anew

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

possessing life

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

morally reprehensible

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

an opposing military force

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

accept an excuse for

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

a social unit living together

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

a boy or man

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

involving financial matters

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

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From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

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

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

on one occasion

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

not in physical motion

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

-ing form of “theorize” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

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

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

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

From this reading Armstrong was too absorbed in the game for much analysis or theorizing; still, his lip did curl at the spectacle—and in part his sneer was self-contempt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

at the time that

From this reading When the financial district was at the height of its activity in getting weathertight for the approaching investigation, Fosdick shook off his savage enemy, the gout, and got downtown again.

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

From this reading As that view of the matter was the one which every man in the district was taking, each to excuse himself to himself, there was not an uncomfortable conscience or a shame-reddened cheek or a slinking eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It’s disgusting," said he to himself, "that to keep alive among these scoundrels and guard the interests one is intrusted with, one must do or tolerate so many despicable things."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Once a man becomes convinced that his highest duty is not to himself, but to his fellow man, the rest is easy; the greater his "self-sacrifice" of honesty, decency, and self-respect for the sake of the public good—for country or religion or "stability" or "to keep the workingman’s family from starving"—the more sympathetic and enthusiastic is his conscience.