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 He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

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

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

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

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

power to direct or determine

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

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

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

a state of high honor

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

the quality of being individual

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

the force of workers available

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

new

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

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

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading But his recent experience had started the pendulum back, and now it swung to the other extreme.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

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

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Then he had felt the glory of individualism, his own vivid power as opposed to the lethargy of institutions.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

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

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading His self-confidence had been followed by an exhibition of weakness.

at the time that

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

which person or people

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CONFESSION An hour later, Emmet approached the college through the maple walk with very different feelings from those he had entertained when he watched the sunset behind the towers.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He who could defy and control men was helpless before the eyes of a woman; he who had burned with indignation at the corrupt politics of his enemies, who had sacrificed his interests to principle by showing Bat Quayle the door, had gone forth and sacrificed his principles to his pleasure at the very first opportunity.