Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

anew

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

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From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

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

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

divisible by two

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

the act of departing

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

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

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

a particular point in time

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

not any; not one

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

on one occasion

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

and nothing more

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

-ing form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

patient endurance especially of pain or distress

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

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

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

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

From this reading It was partly that he was forbidden to go.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was hard to realize that he could see Blent now only by another's will or sufferance.

having won

From this reading He awoke to the idea that he was never to go, and in the same moment to the truth that he had always imagined himself going again, that Blent had always held a place in his picture of the future, that whatever he was doing or achieving or winning, there it was in the background.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was even more that now it was no question of refraining from going at once, in order to go hereafter with a better grace.