Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

(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 All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

for the reason that

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

favorite

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

fulfill sexually

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

a man from your own country

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading In truth, August was a man whose feelings were persistent.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

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From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

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From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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 Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

impressive in appearance

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

and nothing more

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

never-ceasing

From this reading In truth, August was a man whose feelings were persistent.

possessive form of “plowman” — a man who plows

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

give an incentive for action

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

be standing; be upright

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

plural of “toll” — a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, August was a man whose feelings were persistent.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

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

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading All the time that these smiling villains were by consummate art drawing their weak-headed victim into their tolls, what was August doing?

in or at the place that

From this reading Where were his prompt decision of character, his quick intelligence, his fine German perseverance, that should have saved the brother of Julia Anderson from harpies?

which person or people

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

belonging to which person

From this reading In truth, August was a man whose feelings were persistent.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?

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

From this reading Could our blue-eyed young countryman, who knew how to cherish noble aspirations walking in a plowman's furrow--could he stand there satisfying his revenge by witnessing the ruin of a young man who, like many others, was wicked only because he was weak?