Chapter XV

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

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

moved to action

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

how long something has existed

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

a quantity of money

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

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

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

dearly loved

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

the time when something ends

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

at any time

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

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

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

not perfect; defective or inadequate

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

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

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

located inward

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

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

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

mourned or grieved for

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

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

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

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

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

express in words

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "With feelings of gratitude to a merciful Providence, I am able to say that I feel happy in having become an old man.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

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

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

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

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

pass through

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

precisely as stated

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

at the time that

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

in or at the place that

From this reading "In every man's life there is a certain point where his character and inner nature undergo a change and become altered.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

belonging to which person

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

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

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

a late time of life

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.

but in spite of that

From this reading His interests continue as before, the amount of energy with which he approaches his work need not lessen; and yet when he arrives at the turning-point, he sees with other eyes, and is, in some respects, actuated by other feelings.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "MY DEAR CHRISTIAN FREDERIK, "Since your lamented mother's death, whose too early demise we ever deplore, I do not know when I have felt myself more contented or in such good spirits.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "This transition, of which I can here give but a very imperfect description, is the inevitable result of the change from youth to old age, and this it is which of late years, ever since your mother's death, has slowly and gradually manifested itself in me.