Chapter XL

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

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

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

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

any person at all

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

for the reason that

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

a youthful male person

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

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

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

a young female

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

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

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

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

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

be the source of pain

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

close or warm friendship

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

immediately past

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

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

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

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From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

restored to a new condition

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

not in physical motion

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

required or under orders

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

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

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

up to a particular time

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

the act of using

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.

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

From this reading And the re-engagement had not at all interfered with the renewed intimacy between Frank and his father, because the girl was absolved from her singing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

at the time that

From this reading But he had still struggled on, saying but little to anybody till at last he had taken Frank into his confidence, when Frank had returned from London with his marriage engagement dissolved.

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

From this reading It is not to be supposed that Mr. Jones succumbed altogether to the difficulties which circumstances had placed in his way.

which person or people

From this reading His feelings had been much hurt both by those who had chosen to call themselves his enemies and by his friends, and under such usage he became somewhat sullen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having suffered a grievous misfortune he had become violent with his children, and had been more severely hurt by the death of the poor boy who had been murdered than he had confessed.