Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

plural of “bigot” — a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To Marion, however, led by a sure instinct, he went.

the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

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From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

psychological suffering

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

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

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

divisible by two

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

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

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To Marion, however, led by a sure instinct, he went.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading To Marion, however, led by a sure instinct, he went.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading To Marion, however, led by a sure instinct, he went.

give equal rights to; of women and minorities

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

the force of workers available

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

a particular point in time

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

and nothing more

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

a human being

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

an angry dispute

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

in a strange manner

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To Marion, however, led by a sure instinct, he went.

believed likely

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

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

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

in the direction of

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading But liberate his soul he must; and he thirsted for a listener with whom to curse bigots up and down.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In Marion's mild company, strangely enough, the most vigorous cursing, whether of men or institutions, had always in the end calming results.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coryston walked back to Knatchett at a furious pace, jumped on his bicycle, and went off to find Marion Atherstone--the only person with whom he could trust himself at the moment.

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

From this reading He more than suspected that Marcia in a fit of sentimental folly would relent toward Newbury in distress--and even his rashness shrank from the possibility of a quarrel which might separate him from his sister for good.