Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

(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 Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He was not capable of drama.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

plural of “cradle” — a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading He was not capable of drama.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

an established custom

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

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

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

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

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

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

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

not capable of being moved or rearranged

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

the quality of being current or of the present

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not capable of drama.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

part with a possession or right

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

not yet brought into existence

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.

(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 This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

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

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

which person or people

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Behind his shut doors of immovability and stiff coldness, behind his cynic habit of treating all things with detached lightness, the generations and the centuries had continued their work in spite of his modernity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This then was it--the New World and the human creatures who were to build it, the unborn as well as those now in their cradles or tottering in their first step on the pathway leading to the place of building.

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

From this reading His British obstinacy would not relinquish the long past he and his had seemed to _own_ in representing it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he himself had no thought of there being any touch of heroic splendour in his way of looking at it.