Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

for the reason that

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

set up or found

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

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

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE INVITATION.

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

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

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

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

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

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

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From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

the force of workers available

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

many times at short intervals

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

third-person singular of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

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

From this reading THE INVITATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.

up to a particular time

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

not bound by shackles and chains

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

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

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

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

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

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

From this reading He roams about unshackled, till something, which at the time seems to be altogether desirable, presents itself to him; and then he meditates marriage.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It is not often that a man looks for a wife because he has made up his mind that he wants the article.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEN Major Rossiter discussed his own conduct with himself as men are so often compelled to do by their own conscience, in opposition to their own wishes, he was not well pleased with himself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On his return home from India he had found himself possessed of a liberal income, and had begun to enjoy himself without thinking much about marrying.