Chapter VI

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

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

despicably cowardly

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

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

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

come together

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

divisible by two

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

an outlying farm

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

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

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

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 HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

a perceptual structure

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

in a strange manner

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

three times

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

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

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

two times

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A feeling of loneliness stole over him; and he even experienced a want of confidence in himself.

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

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

at the time that

From this reading HAZY WEATHER WHEN Mr. Sawyer awoke in the morning, his first impression was, that he had never left The Grange, but that the pattern of his bedroom paper was strangely altered, and the situation of his couch had been mysteriously changed in the night.

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

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Then, for the first time, the magnitude of the undertaking on which he had embarked presented itself to his mind; and then did he realise the deficiencies of his stud, the difficulties he was about to encounter, the rashness and perplexity of the whole proceeding.

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

From this reading For an instant, he almost wished he was back at home, and the dastardly possibility of returning there flashed across his mind.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading It was not till he had turned over, and yawned twice or thrice, that he comprehended the actual position in which he was placed.