Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

later than; following

From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

(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 And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

for the reason that

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

dearly loved

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

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

From this reading The process was unconscious, and has been called idealism.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

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

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

From this reading The process was unconscious, and has been called idealism.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

engage in

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

a form of address for a man

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

a person who expects the worst

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading The process was unconscious, and has been called idealism.

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

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And since things to him were not the same as things to Mr. Paramor, it cannot, after all, be said that he did not see things as they were.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The process was unconscious, and has been called idealism.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

during the time that

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

which person or people

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading But dirt upon a face that he wished to be clean he could not see--a fluid in his blue eyes dissolved that dirt while the image of the face was passing on to their retinae.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading GREGORY LOOKS AT THE SKY Gregory Vigil called Mr. Paramor a pessimist it was because, like other people, he did not know the meaning of, the term; for with a confusion common to the minds of many persons who have been conceived in misty moments, he thought that, to see things as they were, meant, to try and make them worse.

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

From this reading Gregory had his own way of seeing things that was very dear to him--so dear that he would shut his eyes sooner than see them any other way.