Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

(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 But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

making or willing to make concessions

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

a state of high honor

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

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

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

the force of workers available

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

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From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

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From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

be standing; be upright

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Mr. Porteous could not comprehend the sudden revolution in the mind of his elder.

plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

by that means or because of that

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

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From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

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

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

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

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

wanting in physical strength

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PORTEOUS VISITS THE SERGEANT But what was the minister thinking about during the Sergeant’s illness?

at the time that

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

in or at the place that

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Thomasina had told him what had taken place during her interview with Smellie.

but in spite of that

From this reading But his own resolution was as yet unshaken; for there is a glory often experienced by some men when placed in circumstances where they stand alone, that of recognising themselves as being thereby sufferers for conscience’ sake--as being above all earthly influences, and firm, consistent, fearless, true to their principles, when others prove weak, cowardly, or compromising.