Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

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From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

official routes of communication

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Perhaps it was the result of his confidence.

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

most powerful or important or influential

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

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

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

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

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the result of his confidence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

of less size or importance

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading As it was his dominating concern had become the obvious antagonism of Lightning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was the result of his confidence.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Perhaps it was the result of his confidence.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

catch sight of

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

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

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Spy As Andy McFardell rode home from the Marton farm two definite channels of thought preoccupied him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

the shape of something rotating rapidly

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was the result of his confidence.

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

From this reading And curiously enough that which had his passionate infatuation for Molly for its inspiration made by far the lesser claim upon him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.

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

From this reading Had Molly been more difficult, had she been less of the simple child she was, had she had knowledge and experience of the world of men, or realised something of the physical charm she exercised, doubtless she could have transformed his confidence into an agony of doubt, and plunged him into a vortex of maddening suspense that would have made any other interest impossible to him.