used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
(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 His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
one or the other of two
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
at any time
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
the organ of sight
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
impureadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊr/
combined with extraneous elements
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
inasmuch
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From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
and nothing more
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
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 His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
others
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From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
partakes
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From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a person who is being chased
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
estrangement from god
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a special situation
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
male cat
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
precisely as stated
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading According to moralists, all sin partakes of the nature of decay, and Tom’s nature was very vital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His new interest in religious matters was a thing apart from his work, just as was his love for May, and it did not get between him and his models, or interpose angular substances between his hand and eye.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
a Caucasian
From this reading His religion was not fanatical or aggressive: it had come to him as the explanation of his human love, and inasmuch as the white heat of that had burned out of his life all that was sordid or impure, the conduct of his life was left unchanged.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And as his religion was not fanatical, it did not fill him with any half self-conscious and wholly morbid convictions of sin, either in himself or others, and he pursued his cleanly honest life much as he had done before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tom went back to London about a fortnight after the baby’s birth, and plunged into his work with more vigour and earnestness than ever.
