Chapter XXIX · Second Year

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

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

later than; following

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

for the most part

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

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

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

effusively or insincerely emotional

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

the force of workers available

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

above and across; more than

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

in the near future

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

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

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

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

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

male cat

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

up to a particular time

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.

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

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His usual occupations were utterly distasteful to him; and, instead of occupying himself, he sat brooding over his late misfortune, and hopelessly puzzling his head as to what he could do to set matters right.

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

From this reading The conviction in which he always landed was that there was nothing to be done, and that he was a desolate and blighted being, deserted of gods and men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hardy's presence and company soon shook him out of this maudlin nightmare state, and he began to recover as soon as he had his old sheet-anchor friend to hold on to and consult with.

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading Their consultations were held chiefly in the intervals of woodcraft, in which they spent most of their hours between breakfast and dinner.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading For some days after his return home--in fact, until his friend's arrival, Tom was thoroughly beaten down and wretched, notwithstanding his efforts to look hopefully forward, and keep up his spirits.