Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

present in great quantity

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

how long something has existed

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

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

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

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

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

third-person singular of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

for the reason that

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the state of being blind or lacking sight

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

divisible by two

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

at any time

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

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

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

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

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

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From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

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

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

impatience with annoyances

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

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

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

held dear

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

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

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

a male human offspring

From this reading HOW LOUIS LOVED HIS SON La Mothe sat silent.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

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

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

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

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

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

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

not liable to failure

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading His fear had passed away utterly, but in its place his awe had grown, an awe full of a deep pity.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading In its abundant strength, its sense of growth and development, its vigorous, unfailing elasticity, its blessed want of knowledge of the ills of life, its blindness to the inevitable coming of these ills, it is impatient of a caution it calls cowardice, or a frailty it neither understands in another nor anticipates for itself.

at the time that

From this reading But in the rare instances when it takes thought its sympathies are more generous than those of age, because the sorrows it sees are so much greater than any it has known, ever realized in itself or even conceived.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Youth is the true age of intolerance and for the simple reason that it is the age of ignorance.