Chapter V

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

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

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

divisible by two

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

in tiny pieces

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

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

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

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

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

in a visible manner

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

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

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He was, indeed, apt to exact too much of his working powers.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He looked worn, and almost ill.

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From this reading George Winterfeld sat at his writing-table in his own room.

but in spite of that

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The transient freshness of tint called up by his holiday excursion had long since vanished, and the natural pallor, which had even then been noticeable on the young man's finely cut and intellectual features, had visibly increased.

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

From this reading The duties of his position made considerable demands on his time, yet in every leisure-hour at his disposal he devoted himself with feverish zeal to such studies as were likely to advance him in his career.