Chapter XXI

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

later than; following

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

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From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

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

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

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From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

placed in a grave

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

changeable

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

power to direct or determine

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

a female human offspring

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

the amount per unit size

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

marked for certain death

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

at any time

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

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

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

an act that fails

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

without care or concern

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

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

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

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From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

having no employment

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

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From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

select carefully from a group

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

To recall to mind.

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “Ah’ll not stand it!” he cried aloud, bringing his fist down on the empty table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

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

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

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

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

work hard

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After the burial of his daughter, Braunt sat in his lonely room and pondered bitterly upon the failure his life had been, ever since he could remember.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

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

From this reading Hard and incessant toil he did not complain of: that was his lot, and it had been the lot of his fathers.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But after these momentary flashes of determination, the depression habitual to him settled down with increased density upon his mind, and, realizing how helpless he was, he buried his face in his hands and groaned in hopeless despair.

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

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was able to work and willing; the work was there waiting to be done: yet, through the action of men over whom he had not the slightest control, he was doomed to idleness and starvation until the capricious minds of others changed, and the signal was given to pick up the tools that had been so heedlessly dropped.