Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

the state of being absent

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

(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 despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

giving spirit and vivacity

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

an expectation

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

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

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

unvarying in nature

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

divisible by two

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

an established custom

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

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From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

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

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

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

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

plural of “interpretation” — a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

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From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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 In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

preside over

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

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

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

absolutely essential

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

go across or through

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

participate in games or sport

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

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

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

happening again (especially at regular intervals)

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

hold back within

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

a state of social isolation

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

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

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

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

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In her absence, the interpretations of looks and gestures, of which she had been unconscious, and the anticipation of concessions which she thought not of making, furnished occupation for the many hours which, for want of literary habit, Colonel Hargrave was obliged to pass in solitude and leisure, when deprived of fashionable company, public amusements, and tolerable romances.

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

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

at the time that

From this reading When she was present, her beauty, her reserve, her ill-concealed affection, kept his passions in constant play.

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

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.

which person or people

From this reading He despised all pleasures of regular recurrence and moderate degree; and even looked down upon those who could be satisfied with such enjoyments, as on beings confined to a meaner mode of existence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Colonel Hargrave had been the spoiled child of a weak mother, and he continued to retain one characteristic of spoiled children; some powerful stimulant was with him a necessary of life.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For more than a year Laura had furnished the animating principle which kept life from stagnation.