Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

a state at a particular time

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

wanted intensely

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

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

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

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

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

stopping and starting at irregular intervals

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

immediately past

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

a midday meal

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

a particular point in time

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

a form of address for a man

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

a human being

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

required activity

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading As a consequence Mr. Adams came up, inquired sympathetically about his condition, and proposed to telephone for a physician.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

impaired by diminution

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

at the time that

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

which person or people

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He had passed the Athletic Association doctor at the beginning of the season; why was not that enough to satisfy his mother’s requirement?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Feeling wholly without appetite, he did not go down to luncheon when the bell rang.

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

From this reading THE WEAKENED HEART THE rest of the day Roger spent in moping, fuming, and intermittent attempts to divert himself by reading or work.

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

From this reading But a physician was, at that moment, the last person that Roger desired to see; he could not reconcile himself to the thought of submitting his dearly cherished hopes to the decision of some bigoted foe of rowing who would condemn him on principle and flatter himself that he had saved another body from destruction.