Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

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

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

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

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

carefully weighed

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

the act of discovering something

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

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

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

hold firmly

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

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

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

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

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

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From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

not any; not one

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

not often

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

have in common

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

farmer who breed or raises livestock

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

possessing sweep

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

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

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Indeed he was greatly troubled at the passing weakness and took care that Falcon Farm should share his own inconvenience.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

at the time that

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.

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

From this reading There came an occasion on which Joe Stockman declared himself to be ill in the tubes; and as the fact interfered with certain of his own plans, it caused him much depression and irritation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had convinced himself that conscience must be the mainspring of the enterprise and assured his mind that, with such a guide, he might feel in no doubt of the result.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading DISCOVERY Circumstances swept Thomas to action sooner than he had intended and, though slow of wits, he was quickened to grasp an opportunity and essay his difficult and dangerous adventure.

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

From this reading Even if he failed and received the reward that not seldom falls to well doing, he would be able to sustain it when he considered his motives.