Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

put in effect

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

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

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

have the idea for

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

put in effect

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

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

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

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

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

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

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

unusual or striking

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

a state of social isolation

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A Feminine Diplomatist_ THERE is nothing so remarkable as feminine influence.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Although the character of Tancred was not completely formed--for that result depends, in some degree, upon the effect of circumstances at a certain time of life, as well as on the impulse of a natural bent--still the temper of his being was profound and steadfast.

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

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had acceded to the conditions which had been made by his parents, for he was by nature dutiful, and wished to fulfil his-purpose, if possible, with their sanction.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He had arrived, in solitude and by the working of his own thought, at a certain resolution, which had assumed to his strong and fervent imagination a sacred character, and which he was determined to accomplish at all costs.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had brought himself to the point that he would not conceive an obstacle that should baulk him.