Chapter I

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

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

(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 I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

in addition

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what was I to do?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But what was I to do?

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

the act of liberating someone or something

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

a man of refinement

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

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

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

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

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a change downward

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

small in range or scope

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

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

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

and nothing more

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

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

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

having a supporting base

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

by that means or because of that

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

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

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

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

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading It is certain that I furnished the unfortunate creature the cause for his desperation.

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

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what was I to do?

at the time that

From this reading I ought also to confess that I felt a sense of profound relief when he accepted the only means apparent to his limited understanding of freeing himself from his dilemma.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I cannot deny that I was entirely to blame for the calamity that overtook Ulysses; and if I call attention to the high social and literary standing of the gentleman whom I employed as an accomplice in the affair, it is not at all with the hope of thereby lessening my own responsibility.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading To Ulysses’ loyal friend M. O. H. this story is dedicated by the Writer.