Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

the quality of lacking any definite purpose

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

possessing life

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

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

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

for the most part

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

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

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

regarded with aversion

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

a social unit living together

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

set up or found

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

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

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

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From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST VISION.

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

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

and nothing more

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

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

From this reading THE LAST VISION.

a special situation

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

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

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

a vivid mental image

From this reading THE LAST VISION.

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

From this reading The gathering was chiefly for talk, and was a kind of thing I disliked, finding its aimlessness and flicker depressing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, partly from the peculiar circumstances of my childhood, partly from what I had suffered, I always found my spirits highest when alone.

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

From this reading Still, the study of humanity apart, I felt that I ought not to shut myself out from my kind, but endure some little irksomeness, if only for the sake of keeping alive that surface friendliness which has its value in the nourishment of the deeper affections.

belonging to which person

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had engaged to accompany one of Charley’s barrister-friends, in whose society I had found considerable satisfaction, to his father’s house--to spend the evening with some friends of the family.