Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

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

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

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

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

excessively forward

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

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

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

come together

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

divisible by two

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

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

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

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

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

on one occasion

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

carry out

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this could not continue beyond a reasonable term, and now that my stay in the country seemed likely to be permanent, my self-respect demanded that I should at once take steps to prove my capability of assuming an active part in the battle of life.

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

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

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

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading My earnest consideration for the next few days was devoted to the question of ways and means.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

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

From this reading Knowing it to be the custom of the country to entertain strangers hospitably, I had hitherto accepted the attentions offered me in the frank, cordial spirit in which they were given.

during the time that

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In fact, even while debating the point with myself, Principal Grey came to me as the bearer of a message from the Mother.

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

From this reading As before hinted, I was not likely to encounter many difficulties in the way of earning a livelihood, for my own experiences were a subject of such interest to New Amazonians, that sketches of them would easily find a market in the native journals.