Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

communicated in words

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

to certain extent or degree

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

a lack of sensibility

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

the force of workers available

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

a judge of a probate court

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

on the contrary

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

To recall to mind.

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

having been made square

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

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

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

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

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But in reality, between the two men there was a marked distinction.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading This partly accounted for his utter insensibility to ordinary inconveniences and annoyances.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

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

From this reading Royston Keene had indeed good reason to augur ill of the ending of his love-dream; but it was in his nature always to walk straight on to the accomplishment of his purpose, overlooking the obstacles that lay between and the dangers that lay beyond.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

at the time that

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

in or at the place that

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."

in the company of; together with

From this reading His companion thought this rather a brilliant illustration, especially as it squared with his own ideas of existence.

the words that are spoken

From this reading His own words to Molyneux one day, when the latter remarked on this peculiarity, though somewhat allegorical, expressed his theory and practice fairly: "Hal, when we are traveling, we always remember where we change our large notes; but life is not long enough to recollect how the thalers and piastres go."