Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

in actual fact

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

(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 It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

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

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

surprising greatly

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

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

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

any thing at all

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

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

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

for the reason that

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

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

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

carefully weighed

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

the act of discovering something

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

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From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

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

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

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

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

held dear

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

engage in

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

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

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

not any; not one

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

and nothing more

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He was, however, saved from any lasting pain and disappointment because he had been given, from early childhood, that splendid gift of discovering himself to be the continual hero of a continual play.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

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

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

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

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

a special situation

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

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

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.

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

From this reading Garrett Trojan had considered the matter for two days and had come to no conclusion.

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

From this reading His manner of considering anything was peculiar.

at the time that

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He loved procrastination and coloured future events with such beautiful radiancy that, when they actually came, the shock of finding them only drab was so terrible that he avoided them altogether.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not only that he could make no move in life at all without being its hero--that, of course, was pleasant enough; but that it was always a fresh discovery was truly the amazing thing.