Chapter VI

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

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

(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 The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

for the reason that

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

approval

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

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

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

the act of departing

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

given to inquiry

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

wrongly understood

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

not one, and not any

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

held or filled or in use

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

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

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading The consciousness of her father’s opposition was an added stimulus, partly by reason of her inherited obstinacy, and partly because she felt that Loring was misunderstood, and all her loyalty was engaged in his behalf.

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

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading In the face of Mr. Cameron’s disapproval she did not venture to ask Loring to the house; but whenever they met in the camp or on the road she made a point of stopping to talk with him and inquiring how things were going at the hoist.

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

From this reading It must be set down to Loring’s credit that none of these meetings were of his planning, for as his love for her deepened, as it did day by day, he felt more and more keenly the barriers which he himself had raised between them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the time of their ride together, Jean’s thoughts were much more occupied with Loring than they had been before.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She felt a pride in having discovered what she thought were his possibilities, and she was determined that the world should acknowledge them too.