Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

(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 What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

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From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

the literary culture

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

effusively or insincerely emotional

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

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

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

a member of a senate

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

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

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

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

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

a special situation

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

a person who changes location

From this reading In one place you call yourself by the absurd name of 'A Pensive Traveller.'

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

not having a coating of stain or varnish

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

the act of using

From this reading What is the use of all these memories and fancies and hysterical emotions that you talk about?

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

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

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

produce a literary work

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading WHAT KIND OF A LETTER THE SENATOR WROTE FOR THE "NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT," WHICH SHOWS A TRITE, LIBERAL, UNBIASED, PLAIN, UNVARNISHED VIEW OF ROME.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

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

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dick," said the Senator, as he sat with him in his room, "I've been thinking over your tone of mind, more particularly as it appears in those letters which you write home, such as you read the other day.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading It is a surprising thing to me how a young man with your usual good sense, keenness of perception, and fine education, can allow yourself to be so completely carried away by a mawkish sentiment.