Chapter XI

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

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

anew

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

the first light of day

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

at any time

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

depressingly dark

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

engage in

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

disregarded

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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From this reading THE ORPHAN'S TALE.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

plural of “sabbath” — a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

that is looked for

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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 THE ORPHAN'S TALE.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

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

From this reading THE ORPHAN'S TALE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.

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From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

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

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

at the time that

From this reading Sadly he recalled privileges unprized and too often neglected when he had had the power to enjoy them.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

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

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strange Sabbath was that to Horace which commenced with the dawning day.

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

From this reading He had frequently been weary of the quiet monotony of the holy day, desiring more active amusements, more exciting pursuits, and now remembered the peaceful Sabbaths in his home almost as though they had been spent in paradise, and sighed when the doubt presented itself whether he would ever be permitted to know such Sundays again.

an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

From this reading He closed his eyes on the rude and gloomy cave around him, and tried to make memory and fancy replace the hateful scene; he sought to shut his ears to the noise of oaths, profane talking, and wrangling.