Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

the state of being absent

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

later than; following

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

(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 He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

in addition

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

come to pass

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

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From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

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

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

the force of workers available

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading He also reminded himself that he had been admiring fine women all his life, and that quite a number of them had married other men, generally before he had been able to interest them in himself.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

express in words

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

only a very short time before

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

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

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

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

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

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

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

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From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

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

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

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

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jermyn hurried back to his post of duty with such mental rapidity that neither train nor steamer could keep pace with him.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He told himself that probably she was already engaged to some other man, for such women were so scarce that he could not understand how one of them had thus far escaped matrimony.

but in spite of that

From this reading He told himself that he was a fool; that he had not known Kate Trewman a week, and that in the first half of that same week he had imagined himself in love with Trif's sister, yet, after everything that he could say against himself, the fact remained that he was so interested in Miss Trewman that he had all sorts of fears as to what might happen to his prospects during his absence.