Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

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

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

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

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

have

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

a youthful male person

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

without stop or interruption

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

at any time

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

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

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

in the preceding part of the current text

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

impossible to repress or control

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

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

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

absolutely essential

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

in other respects or ways

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

by chance

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

persistent determination

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

containing or using responses; alternating

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

possessing material wealth

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

in a serious manner

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

not in physical motion

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

the rays of the sun

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading But back of all was a tender heart; a heart that was rich in sympathy, and was ever responsive to appeals for help or comfort.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But William was William still: you read that before; it is necessary, perhaps, to emphasise it.

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

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

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

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

at the time that

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

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From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading True, he regarded his work more seriously than in the days when he first engaged himself as office boy to Whimple, and his persistency, determination, and devotion to his studies under the tuition of Epstein were beginning, as hereinbefore chronicled, to bear fruit.

time long past

From this reading An irrepressible love of fun, and a cheerful temper, continued to be his great assets; he radiated sunshine as of yore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading William was William, the fun lover, still; you must not think otherwise.