Chapter III

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

how long something has existed

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a cherished desire

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

a youthful male person

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

done by or characteristic of individuals acting together

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

carefully weighed

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

the ordinary person

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

set up or found

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

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

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

go away from a place

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

of or relating to or suitable for Lent

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

make visible

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

move upward

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

an educational institution

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

in a serious manner

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a male human offspring

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

being six more than thirty

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

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

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading At his preparatory school he came under the influence of an empire builder, who used to appeal to the emotions of his form.

under normal conditions

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

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

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

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

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

which person or people

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such a philosophy may be natural to a man of thirty-six who sees small prospect of realizing his own ambition, and resorts to the consolation of a collective enthusiasm, but it is abnormal in a boy of seventeen, an age which usually sees itself in the stalls of a theater waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal a stage set with limitless opportunities for self-development and self-indulgence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading RALPH AND APRIL Ralph Richmond was the son of an emotional woman and he had read too many novels.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He took himself seriously: without being religious, he considered that it was the duty of every man to leave the world better than he found it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But Ralph had been brought up in an atmosphere of ideals; at the age of seven he gave a performance of _Hamlet_ in the nursery, and in the same year he visited a lenten performance of _Everyman_.