Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

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

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

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

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

to gain with effort

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

carefully weighed

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

of or belonging to a corporation

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

issue a decree

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

emanating from God

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

divisible by two

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

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From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

given official approval to act

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

past form of “loathe” — find repugnant

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

plural of “pacifist” — someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

skills that are required for the life of soldier

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

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

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Consequently he hated armies, especially as these involved taxation, and loathed the trade of soldiering, which he considered one of licensed murder.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

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

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

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

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Knight, probably from honest conviction and a misreading of the facts of life, was one of those persons who are called Pacifists.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a few days he received a letter from his father forwarded to him from the hotel, that was even more unpleasant than the majority of the paternal epistles to which he was accustomed.

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

From this reading Although he never carried out the doctrine in his own small affairs, he believed that nations were enjoined by divine decree to turn the other cheek and indeed every portion of their corporate frame to the smiter, and that by so doing, in some mysterious way, they would attain to profound peace and felicity.

a late time of life

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading THE INTERVENING YEARS Now we may omit a great deal from Godfrey’s youthful career.