Chapter VII

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

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

in addition

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

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

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Bread of Life why so much hunger?”

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

give a description of

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Bread of Life why so much hunger?”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

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

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

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From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Bread of Life why so much hunger?”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

absolutely essential

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

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

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

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

From this reading IT is not necessary for me to describe the formal introduction of Katherine to London society.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

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

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Lord of Light why so much darkness?

in the company of; together with

From this reading A large number of my readers may have a personal experience of that uncertain step, which Longfellow says, the brook takes into the river, affirming also that it is taken “with reluctant feet”; but Longfellow must be accepted with reservations.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading “The great fight, the long fight, the fight that must be won, without any further delay.”