Chapter III · Chapter 3

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

anew

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

(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 His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

any thing at all

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

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

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

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From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

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

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

within a building

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

resolute courageousness

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

and nothing more

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

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From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

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

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

a safe place

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

in a softened tone

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

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

From this reading He was enticed out of the safe refuge of his shell, and might easily be gobbled up.

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

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the less protection he possessed the more he gained in intrepidity, so he went about out-of-doors undauntedly—the town should be conquered.

in or at the place that

From this reading His timidity and distrust he had stripped from him indoors, where it was of importance that he should open his defences on all sides, and his solid qualities he was on the point of sacrificing on the altar of the town as boorish.

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

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There was in Pelle an honorable streak which subdued the whole.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But hitherto he had suffered only defeat; he had again and again sacrificed his qualities and accomplishments, without so far receiving anything in return.