Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

anew

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

past form of “counteract” — act in opposition to

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

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

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

to come or go into

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

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

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

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From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

an amount of time

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

in the recent past

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

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

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

fawning obsequiousness

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

in the direction of

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

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

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

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

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

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

From this reading We shall not, at this period of the narrative, enter into a detail of the feelings and policy which induced our adventurer to plot against the apparent interests of those with whom he had so recently associated himself; it is enough, for our present object, that the facts themselves should be distinctly set before the reader.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading _Shakespeare._ Wilder retired from the field like a defeated man.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Accident, or, as he was willing to term it, the sycophancy of the old mariner, had counteracted his own little artifice; and he was now left without the remotest chance of being again favoured with such another opportunity of effecting his purpose.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The return of the disappointed young sailor, towards the town, was moody and slow.