Chapter II

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

how long something has existed

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

in addition

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

for the reason that

From this reading He had been different from his generation, and because he had been different, it had destroyed him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He had been different from his generation, and because he had been different, it had destroyed him.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had been different from his generation, and because he had been different, it had destroyed him.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

to come or go into

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading He had been different from his generation, and because he had been different, it had destroyed him.

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

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

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

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been different from his generation, and because he had been different, it had destroyed him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

confined on all sides

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

not suitable to your tastes or needs

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

at the time that

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

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

From this reading THE TIME At midnight, when she was alone in her room, Caroline's mind passed from an intense personal realization of the Blackburns to a broader conception of the time in which she was living--the time which this generation had helped to create, and which, like some monster of the imagination, was now devouring its happiness.

which person or people

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

belonging to which person

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She thought of her father--a man of intellectual abilities who had spent his life out of touch with his environment, in an uncongenial employment.

a late time of life

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet his single idea had outlived the multitudinous actions and reactions that surrounded him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young as she was when he died, she had been for years the solitary confidant of his mind, for he also, like these strangers into whose lives she was about to enter, had been the victim of the illimitable and inscrutable forces which shape the thought of an age.