Chapter XV · Chapter 15

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

dearly loved

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

divisible by two

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

at any time

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

and nothing more

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

held dear

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

on the contrary

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

avoid (one's assigned duties)

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

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

From this reading THEOPHIL ALL THIS TIME Have I seemed to shirk the subject of Theophil's feelings all this time?

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Never voice nor look nor touch of woman had affected Theophil before as the least tone or glance or movement of Isabel stirred him to the centre of his being.

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

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

at the time that

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

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

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading When he had sat up in his study that night of the recital, he had looked the whole sad splendid truth in its wonderful face, had loved it wildly for an hour, and then shut his eyes to it for ever.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.

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

From this reading He knew that Isabel was the woman God had made for him, sweet, dear Jenny the woman he had made for himself, and he bowed before the work of the greater artist.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Well, I confess I have rather shrunk from writing down in so many words that he was in love with Isabel,--obvious as the fact has been,--just as he himself shrank from admitting the same truth even to his own soul.