Chapter VII · Which Deals with Reflections

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

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

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

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

in a state of sleep

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

preventing movement

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the first light of day

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

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From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

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

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

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

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

not many times

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

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From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

plural of “pore” — any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

restored to a new condition

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

made clean by scrubbing

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

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

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

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

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading THE dawn of a new day possesses a curious potency of readjustment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading Not infrequently, in the course of this species of mental ablution, a good deal of the glamour which invested the doings of the previous day gets scrubbed off, and a new and not altogether pleasing aspect of affairs presents itself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Looking back upon the events of the previous day, it seemed to her newly-tubbed, matutinal mind almost incredible that they should have occurred.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

at the time that

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

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

From this reading It is as though Dame Nature, like some autocratic old nurse, wakes us up and washes and dresses our minds afresh for us each morning, so that they come to the renewed consideration of the affairs of life freed from the influences and emotions which were clogging their pores when we went asleep.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading This was somewhat Jean’s experience when she woke on the morning following that of the fancy-dress ball.