Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

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

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

approval

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

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From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

at any time

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

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

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

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

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

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

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

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

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

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

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

lacking natural ease

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

held dear

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

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

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

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

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

win a victory over

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

inflected form of “plug” — fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

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

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

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

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

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

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

in an unassuming manner

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading He had made new friends, and brought the old ones closer to him--and this by virtue of honest plugging, and determination.

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

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

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

From this reading He had overcome great difficulties, of which the most significant was his own set of social fetiches, and he had learned his weaknesses by exercise of his strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had virtually cut himself adrift from the people he liked and the pleasures he loved; his sole luxury had been his membership in the Citizens Club; and he had laboured far more diligently and with far less respite than his uncle had ever intended.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For two-thirds of a year, Henry Devereux had lived contrary to his independent taste, and to his education.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was unassumingly proud of himself, and he was prouder yet of Anna; he knew that the major portion of his accomplishment--and especially that part of it which had taken place within himself--was to be put down to Anna's credit.