Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

anew

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

divisible by two

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

covered with water

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

in a forcible manner

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

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

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

not any; not one

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

wandering freely

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

To recall to mind.

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

have in common

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

in the near future

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

not in physical motion

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

just below the level of consciousness

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

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

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

precisely as stated

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For nearly a week they had stayed on at Versailles; and each day that had passed had done its share in making this fairyland seem more like a reality.

at the time that

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

in or at the place that

From this reading (I) He awoke suddenly, at some movement, and for an instant did not remember where he was.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading It was at night and at morning that the mood came on him most forcibly; when instinct, free from facts, and ranging clear of the will's dominion, asserted itself most strongly, and as he awoke this night it was on him again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He looked round the dark little room with bewildered eyes; then he fumbled with a button, and all was flooded with light.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.

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

From this reading But that strange subconscious self of his, for which even now there seemed no accounting, was still obstinate; it still assured him that the world ought not to be like this, that religion ought not to be so concrete and effective--that he would awake soon and find himself in some desolate state of affairs where Faith, hemmed in by enemies, still fought for very life against irresistible odds.