Chapter XX

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

tolerating without protest

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

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From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

(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 A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

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

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

any thing at all

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

a state at a particular time

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

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

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

divisible by two

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

bringing death

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

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

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

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

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

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

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

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

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

impossible to repair, rectify, or amend

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

something that is lost

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

held dear

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

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

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

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From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

on the contrary

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

in a superficial manner

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had been superficially honest in the reasons he had given to Myra regarding the impossibility of marriage between them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

not recognized or admitted

From this reading Therefore, to be obliged suddenly to admit that a fatal blunder of his own had been the cause, even in the past, of irreparable loss and sorrow to her, had been an unacknowledged but intolerable humiliation.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

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

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.

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

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

which person or people

From this reading A BETTER POINT OF VIEW In the days which followed, Jim Airth suffered all the pangs which come to a man who has made a decision prompted by pride rather than by conviction.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It had always seemed to him essential that a man should appear in all things without shame or blame in the eyes of the woman he loved.

people who are wounded

From this reading That she should have anything to overlook or to forgive in accepting himself and his love, was a condition of things to which he could not bring himself to submit; and her sweet generosity and devotion, rather increased than soothed his sense of wounded pride.