Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

in actual fact

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

regarded with admiration

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

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

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

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

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

in a delightful manner

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

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

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

with imagination

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

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

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

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

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

a particular point in time

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

as might be expected

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

not often

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

written for or performed on the stage

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading I savoured and enjoyed it as a real adventure suddenly presented in the midst of the common business of life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

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

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

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

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

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

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading I appreciated the coming of the thrill, as a rare and unexpected "dramatic moment."

not held or filled or in use

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

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

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

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From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

at the time that

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

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

From this reading I imaginatively transplanted the scene from the Hall of Thorp-Jervaise to a West-End theatre; and in my instant part of unoccupied spectator I admired the art with which the affair had been staged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I was actually experiencing the thrill, it came delightfully, however, blended with a threat that proclaimed the imminent consequence of dismay.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It is so seldom that we are given an opportunity to witness one of these "high moments," and naturally enough I began instinctively to turn the scene into literature; admitting without hesitation, as I am often forced to admit, that the detail of reality is so much better and more typical than any I can invent.