Chapter XV

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

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

regarded with admiration

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

(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 In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

make up

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

one or the other of two

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

a state of high honor

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

hold firmly

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

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

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

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From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

held dear

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

not one, and not any

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

by chance

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

without speaking

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

a male human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

a just detectable amount

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

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

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not try to be loved, he did not care to be; it is probable the very thought of it was a stranger to his mind.

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

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow

From this reading FATHER AND SON My Lord Justice-Clerk was known to many; the man Adam Weir perhaps to none.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In all the rest of his days and doings, not one trace of vanity appeared; and he went on through life with a mechanical movement, as of the unconscious, that was almost august.

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

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

which person or people

From this reading He was an admired lawyer, a highly unpopular judge; and he looked down upon those who were his inferiors in either distinction, who were lawyers of less grasp or judges not so much detested.

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

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had nothing to explain or to conceal; he sufficed wholly and silently to himself; and that part of our nature which goes out (too often with false coin) to acquire glory or love, seemed in him to be omitted.