Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

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

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

object formed by a mold

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

the human act of creating

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

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

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

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

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

a force that moves something along

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

without good reason

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

a particular point in time

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

of or relating to or designating narcotics

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

in an essential manner

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

on the contrary

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

express in speech

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

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

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

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

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

forceful exertion

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

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

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

during the time that

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A certain warmth was stirring in Blake's heart, coupled with a certain wonder at his sudden discovery of the depth of the boy's regard; while in the boy's own soul a tumult of feelings ran riot.

the words that are spoken

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He worked with vigor--with an exuberant daring that seemed to suggest that the creation of his picture was rather the creation of a mental narcotic than the expression of an idea.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He had given rein to sentiment in the moment with Blake, and now he was applying the curb, working incessantly--- never pausing to speak--never casting a glance at the corner where his companion was smoking and dreaming over the fire.

but in spite of that

From this reading To the casual observer it might have seemed a scene of ideal comradeship; yet in the minds of the comrades there lurked an uneasiness, an uncertainty not lightly to be placed--not easily to be clothed in words.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading There is impetus, if not necessarily inspiration in a goading thought, and Max returned to his interrupted task with a zeal almost in excess of his protestations.