Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

(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 so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

third-person singular of “alter” — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

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

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

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

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

any thing at all

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

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

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

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

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

conformity with conventional thought and behavior

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

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From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

-ing form of “fritter” — spend frivolously and unwisely

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

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

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

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

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

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

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

of great significance or value

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

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

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

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

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

lacking in rigor or strictness

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

march in a procession

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

a particular point in time

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

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

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

go across or through

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

carry out

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

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

From this reading As often as not, it is mere chance that provides the most essentially important moments in our lives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

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

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

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

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

under normal conditions

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading During the whole of the term, Tester and Gordon had done their early morning preparation on the V. A green.

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

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

at the time that

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It is easy to talk of the inevitable march of Fate, but more usually a chance word or look alters our entire outlook on life.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As they had answered their names at roll, they would take out deck-chairs and cushions and luxuriously pass the three quarters of an hour before breakfast reclining back, putting the finishing touches to the evening's work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And so it was that the course of Gordon's whole career was suddenly changed into a different channel, at a moment when he was drifting placidly on the stream of a lax conventionality, and was frittering away all his opportunities for sheer lack of anything that would spur him on to a clearer conception of what life means.