Chapter XX

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

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

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

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

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

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

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

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

the act of discovering something

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

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

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

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From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

only a very short time before

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

exhausted

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

-ing form of “jeopardize” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

and nothing more

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

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

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

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

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

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

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

not often

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If, on the other hand, he held back the discovery he had just made he would be taking on his shoulders a responsibility so great that he hardly dared face it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

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

From this reading Fayre slept little that night and rose the next morning jaded and sick at heart.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

extremely painful

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

having come into contact

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

a source of difficulty

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had confronted difficult problems in the course of his official life, but seldom one that touched him so nearly or made him feel so utterly helpless.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

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

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.

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

From this reading If he did what he felt was his duty he would be the means of involving two, at least, of his dearest friends in dire trouble, besides running the risk of jeopardizing the cause he had most at heart.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading During the long hours in which he had tossed ceaselessly on his bed, wrestling in vain with the problem that was torturing him, he had been unable to come to any conclusion.