Chapter XXI

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

for the reason that

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

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From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

divisible by two

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Pride and obstinacy fastened themselves upon him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

set up or found

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

highest in quality

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

come to pass

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

engage in

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

and nothing more

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Pride and obstinacy fastened themselves upon him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

not taken into account

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

by chance

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Pride and obstinacy fastened themselves upon him.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

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

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

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

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He had fully intended to give an explanation to Christine, and because she was not ready to applaud his actions, he remained silent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Pride and obstinacy fastened themselves upon him.

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

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Pride and obstinacy fastened themselves upon him.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

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

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had never occurred to Roger Herrick that he was in any way a hero; he had merely played a man's part in the circumstances which had forced him into a prominent position, and so far he was a strong man; but he entirely overlooked the fact that others could not possibly judge his actions from the same standpoint as he did himself, and herein he was weak.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.

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

From this reading The very characteristics which make them great in one direction tend to make them contemptible in another.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE OLD HAG Every man has his weak points, even the strongest, and it will often happen that the greatest weaknesses are to be found in the strongest men.