Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

matters of personal concern

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

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

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ‘Why don’t you ask him point-blank?’

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

carefully weighed

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

expressive of low opinion

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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From this reading ‘Why don’t you ask him point-blank?’

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From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

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From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

hear with intention

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

for more time

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

not any; not one

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading ‘Why don’t you ask him point-blank?’

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

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

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

get rid of

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I said, and she replied, frowning slightly, ‘Oh, I couldn’t do that.

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

a special situation

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

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

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

at the time that

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

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

From this reading I ventured for a few days to keep the light which chance had shed for me upon Armour’s affairs to myself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

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

From this reading ‘Why don’t you ask him point-blank?’

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But there came a point when I could no longer listen to Dora Harris’s theories to account for him, wild idealizations as most of them were of any man’s circumstances and intentions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The whole thing considered in connection with his rare and delicate talent, seemed too derogatory and disastrous to impart without the sense of doing him some kind of injury in the mere statement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Why don’t you ask him point-blank?’