Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

(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 He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading And Major Leech was of this number.

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From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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From this reading DR.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

set up or found

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

prudent

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

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

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading And Major Leech was of this number.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading And Major Leech was of this number.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

not any; not one

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And Major Leech was of this number.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

and nothing more

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

any competition

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Quite another part of the race is liable to forget vows made under conditions that have changed.

in a chatty manner

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

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

From this reading And Major Leech was of this number.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

at the time that

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

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

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He no sooner found himself free and guarded by a power strong enough to protect him than he forgot the oaths he had sworn so volubly to Andy Stamper that night when he stood in the darkness of the deserted plantation; and he applied himself with all his energy to repair his fortunes and revenge himself.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading CARY WRITES A LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND The vows of a considerable part of the human race are said to be writ in water, but it is by no means only that sex to whom the poet has attributed this quality, which possesses it.