Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

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

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

the lower side of anything

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

let fall to the ground

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

all things; all of a situation

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

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

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

have force or influence; bring about an effect or change

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

something you have to do

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

measure the depth of something

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

in the near future

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

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From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

in or at that place or location

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

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

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

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

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

precisely as stated

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

in a visible manner

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

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 Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

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

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It visibly went down for her much nearer to the bottom of the sea than any plumb I might be qualified to drop.

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

From this reading What was to prove that there was "nothing in it" when two persons sat looking so very exceptionally _much_ as if there were everything in it, as if they were for the first time--thanks to finer opportunity--doing each other full justice?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was then to militate, on that lady's part, against a due consciousness, at the end of a splendid summer day, a day on which occasions had been so multiplied, of an impression of a special order?

at the time that

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

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

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Poor Briss was in love with his wife--that, when driven to the wall, she had had to recognise; but she had not had to recognise that his wife was in love with poor Briss.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have already so represented my successions of reflection as rapid that I may not appear to exceed in mentioning the amusement and philosophy with which I presently perceived it as unmistakable that she believed in the depth of her new sounding.