Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

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From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

have

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

set up or found

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Lord Chatham did not look up, but he saw what was passing.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Lord Chatham did not look up, but he saw what was passing.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

cut with a saw

From this reading Lord Chatham did not look up, but he saw what was passing.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading But the task which he had come to perform raised him above himself; moreover, there is a point of depression at which timidity ceases, and he had reached this point.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Lord Chatham did not look up, but he saw what was passing.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lord Chatham did not look up, but he saw what was passing.

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

From this reading THE ATTORNEY SPEAKS It was into an atmosphere highly charged, therefore, in which the lightning had scarcely ceased to play, and might at any moment dart its fires anew, that Mr. Fishwick was introduced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Admitted by Dr. Addington, he looked round, bowed stiffly to the physician, and lowly and with humility to Lord Chatham and her ladyship; then, taking his stand at the foot of the table, he produced his papers with an air of modest self-possession.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

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

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.

but in spite of that

From this reading The lawyer did not know this; yet it was to be expected that without that knowledge he would bear himself but ill in the company in which he now found himself.