Chapter XXII

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

(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 But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

for the reason that

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

lower than previously

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

expel from a country

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

an act that fails

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

set up or found

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

and nothing more

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

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From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the force of workers available

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

absolutely essential

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

not any; not one

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the act of searching for something

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

the quality of being similar

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the season of growth

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

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

From this reading Because of some mysterious similarity in the two seasons he found the melancholy suggestion of fall in this spring, just as, with his high-flown hopes, he had found some of the joyous suggestion of spring in the autumn before.

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

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he went about seeking employment there was borne in on him a sense of criticism and opposition, and he was depressed and humiliated.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

in or at the place that

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT OF DESTINY The first days of spring contrasted strongly with Marley's mood.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But as failure followed failure, he began to feel more and more an alien in Macochee; he had a sense of exile among his own kind, he was tortured by the thought that here, in a world where each man had some work to do and where, as it seemed, all men had suddenly grown happy in that work, there was no work for him to do.

a late time of life

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.

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

From this reading He was young, healthy, and ambitious; he had given years to what he had been taught was a necessary preparation, and then suddenly, just as he felt himself ready for life, he found that there was no place in life for him.