Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

-ing form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

aroused or activated

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

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From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

to come or go into

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

provide entertainment for

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

with no protection or shield

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SAM TAKES FRENCH LEAVE.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

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

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

go away from a place

From this reading SAM TAKES FRENCH LEAVE.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

with respect to moral principles

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

come to pass

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

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From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM TAKES FRENCH LEAVE.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading SAM TAKES FRENCH LEAVE.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading But his conscience had never been awakened to the iniquity of theft.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

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

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

the act of using

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

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

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

at the time that

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He did realize the danger of detection, however, and balanced in his mind whether the risk was worth incurring.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Sam had been brought up to entertain strict ideas on the subject of taking the property of others, and appropriating it to his own use, the temporary possession of the deacon's money would not have exposed him to temptation.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading So when it occurred to him that he had in his possession money enough to gratify his secret desire, and carry him to New York, there to enter upon a brilliant career, it did not occur to him that it would be morally wrong to do so.