Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

later than; following

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

divisible by two

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

yet to be or coming

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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 While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

something that is lost

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

held dear

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

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

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

not one, and not any

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

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

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

in the near future

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

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

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CURRENCY I It happened that his mother’s reply, reaching the _Pathshire_ in the middle of October, came to John soon after he had learnt of what he believed to be his irretrievable loss of Margaret.

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

From this reading The lesson of the complete insignificance of midshipmen, which the Service teaches with such energy and eagerness, had been so deeply impressed upon him that, even in a matter so personal as this, he had been unable to forget it.

during the time that

From this reading While she had belonged to none other, and his own future had been at least not closed to dreams, he had hesitated to admit, even to himself, that he loved her.

belonging to which person

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her loss his need for her became more instant.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “For drill purposes,” as the Service says, snotties did not love--they had women; and it was indeed ridiculous in one whose pay was twelve-and-threepence a week to contemplate any love that might lead to marriage.