Chapter XII

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

surprising greatly

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

to gain with effort

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

intended as a commemoration

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

attracting or delighting

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

an erect penis

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

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From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

set up or found

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

hear with intention

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

-ing form of “philander” — have amorous affairs; of men

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

in the near future

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

subject to question

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

(genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes

From this reading The measures he was asked to father in the House ranged from the segregation of the feeble-minded to prohibition of philandering.

be seated

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

possessive form of “somebody” — a human being

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

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

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

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

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

in the direction of

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

not sympathetic or disposed toward

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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From this reading He found their vapoury subterfuges or engaging candour equally amusing.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

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

From this reading For a time, Dilling was entertained by the visits he received from ladies of varying ages and mixed intentions.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading But presently, this type of diversion, so eagerly welcomed by many of his confrères, began to pall, and he developed amazing ingenuity in the avoidance of such callers.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.

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

From this reading He had grown suspicious of “deserving cases,” and “ancient grievances”; he found himself totally unsympathetic towards the erection of monuments commemorating the questionable valour of somebody’s obscure progenitors; he could sit absolutely unmoved and listen to schemes which were being projected “at considerable personal inconvenience,” in order that he might attain immortality.