Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

(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 Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

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

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

(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 He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

move deeply

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

one or the other of two

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

at any time

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

set up or found

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

an instinctive motive

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

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

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

for more time

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

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From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

engage in

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

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

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

not any; not one

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

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

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

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

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

the season of growth

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

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

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

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

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Rather to the opposite opinion he inclined, that constant companionship would make them become one, all in all to each other, so that no longer would her presence disturb him, but on the contrary would inspire and spur him on to greater things than he had ever achieved before.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

in the direction of

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

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

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The new picture, a view of the downs and the gray sea beyond, progressed apace, but he was not satisfied with it.

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

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was greatly tempted often either to call Marian back to him or to run up to town to see her, but he did not give way to the impulse, for he had determined to test this plan of hers to the bitter end.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

at the time that

From this reading THOUGH the days were lengthening out toward the spring, there were many hours during each when the light was not clean and clear enough for painting; these Maddison found unspeakably dreary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

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

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He did not much believe that she was right and that separation would enable him to do better with his work.