Chapter XVI

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading FEAR OF MAN.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

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

From this reading FEAR OF MAN.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FEAR OF MAN.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

a course of conduct

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The glow of his own warm kindly feelings was a source of rich enjoyment; but there was another side to the picture.

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

From this reading He was thankful that he had been enabled to strew some flowers in a path hedged up with so many thorns.

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

From this reading He had promised, if not prevented, to return the next day, to be present at an operation from the thought of which he recoiled; he doubted his own firmness, his own strength of mind, and felt that he should suffer almost as much as Percy.

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

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH mingled feelings of pleasure and pain, Willy quitted the house of the attorney.