Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

anew

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

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

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

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

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

strongly attracted

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

a large formal assembly

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

any strong feeling

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

at any time

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

apart from; not including

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

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

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

usually; as a rule

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

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

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

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

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

for the most part

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

not any; not one

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

that is on a string

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

the state of being susceptible; easily affected

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Facts, and again facts are his unique concern.

not wise in the ways of the world

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading Nobody has ever gained the vast applause of a crowd by the simple and clear exposition of vital facts.

nonexistent

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

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

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

which person or people

From this reading His facts are so perfectly rendered that, like the actualities of life itself, they demand from the reader the faculty of observation which is rare, the power of appreciation which is generally wanting in most of us who are guided mainly by empty phrases requiring no effort, demanding from us no qualities except a vague susceptibility to emotion.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading That is why he is not always properly understood.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading Words alone strung upon a convention have fascinated us as worthless glass beads strung on a thread have charmed at all times our brothers the unsophisticated savages of the islands.