Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

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

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

expected hopefully

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

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

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

in a courageous manner

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

yet to be or coming

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

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

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

engage in

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

and nothing more

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

by chance

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

a series with a definite pattern of advance

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

determined

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If his marriage had been rash in its haste, nothing in the future should be done rashly.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In his mind the matter resolved itself into a question of time and careful adjustment.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

revealed; especially by having a veil removed

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

in a vague way

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

a state of depression

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Slowly as the boat ploughed through the never resting waters,--slowly as the western land with its dreams and realities drifted farther into the vapors that blended the line of the land and the sea,--so slowly the future unveiled itself and drew him on, into its new dreams, revealing, with the inevitable progression of the hours, a life heretofore shrouded and only vaguely imagined, as a glowing reality filled with opportunity and power.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Possibly he might be obliged to return to America before he made a full revelation that a wife awaited him in that far and but dimly appreciated land.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG VISITS HIS MOTHER How wise was the advice of the old doctor to make short work of the confession to his mother, and to face the matter of his marriage bravely with his august friends and connections, David little knew.