Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

(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 He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

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

From this reading Unfortunately it did not.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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 "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

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

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Unfortunately it did not.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Unfortunately it did not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

by chance

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

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From this reading TENNYSON'S _Sailor-boy_.

except for; apart from

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

an educational institution

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

carry out

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading TENNYSON'S _Sailor-boy_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

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

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately it did not.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

at the time that

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

in or at the place that

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

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

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The fact that my father had sent me back against my will to a school where I had suffered so much and learnt so little, ought perhaps to have drawn us together when he discovered his mistake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was deeply annoyed with himself for having been taken in by Snuffy, but he transferred some of this annoyance to me, on grounds which cut me to the soul, and which I fear I resented so much that I was not in a mood that was favourable to producing a better understanding between us.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading "GOD help me! save I take my part Of danger on the roaring sea, A devil rises in my heart, Far worse than any death to me."