Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

aroused or activated

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

take exception to

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

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

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

divisible by two

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

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From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

an established custom

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

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

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

set afire

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

not any; not one

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

and nothing more

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

having superior power and influence

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

a course of conduct

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

disposed to pray or appearing to pray

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

a result

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

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

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.

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

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

carry out

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

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

From this reading Every fiery element that had lain dormant in his nature was ready to leap into action, in response to a challenge of which she was herself unconscious--a challenge to the senses.

in or at the place that

From this reading Into the more genuine and intimate recesses of her life, where the soul keeps its aloofness, she had given him only keyhole glimpses, but they had been such glimpses as kindled his eagerness and awakened his hunger for exploration.

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

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading That analysis told him that Conscience Williams, had she chosen to do so, might have imposed upon him the thrall of infatuation, even had there been no powerful appeal to his mentality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stuart Farquaharson had that habit of self-analysis which often compelled him to take his own life into the laboratory of reflection and study its reactions with an almost impersonal directness.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet he recognized with an almost prayerful gratitude that it was something paramount to physical lure, which beckoned him along the path of love.