Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

highly skilled

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

in addition

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

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

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

the formal act of approving

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

possessive form of “cam” — a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

one or the other of two

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

a social unit living together

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

an established custom

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

full of life and energy

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

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 But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

as might be expected

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

many times at short intervals

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

a person who owns something

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

express in words

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

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

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

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

From this reading People like myself, of lively imagination, may have often felt that change of place suddenly extinguishes, or gives a new direction to, the ardour of their enthusiasm.

not anticipated

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On my arrival in London, a variety of petty unforeseen obstacles occurred to prevent my accomplishing my visit to the Spanish Jew.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

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

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading New and never-ending demands upon my time arose, both in and out of my own family, so that there seemed a necessity for my spending every hour of the day and night in a manner wholly independent of my will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But it must be observed that, with my mother’s warmth of imagination, I also had, I will not say, I inherited, some of my father’s “_intensity of will_,”--some of that firmness of adhesion to a preconceived notion or purpose, which in a good cause is called resolution, in a bad cause obstinacy; and which is either a curse or a blessing to the possessor, according to the degree or habit of exercising the reasoning faculty with which he may be endowed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such persons may, therefore, naturally suspect, that, as “my steps retired from Cam’s smooth margin,” my enthusiasm for my learned rabbi might gradually fade away; and that, on my arrival in London, I should forget my desire to become acquainted with the accomplished Spanish Jew.