Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

later than; following

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

(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 It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

plural of “average” — a statistic describing the location of a distribution

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

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From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the act of discovering something

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "God's work is soon done."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

possessive form of “god” — 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's work is soon done."

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

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

From this reading "God's work is soon done."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

provided with artificial light

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

and nothing more

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

having a pale face

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

a light meal or repast

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

in the near future

From this reading "God's work is soon done."

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

past form of “tabulate” — arrange or enter in tabular form

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

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

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

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

From this reading It was noon, but the gas was lit, and in the heavy air a dozen men sat silent as statues, adding up figures and making entries.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading There had been days when he had a part in these things, and when to "strive with things impossible," or "to pluck honor from the pale-faced moon," had not been unreasonable or rash; but now it almost seemed as if Mr. Buckle's dreary gospel was a reality, and men were machines, and life was an affair to be tabulated in averages.

at the time that

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

in or at the place that

From this reading He thought of the college courts, and the college green, of the crowded halls, and the symposia, where both mind and body had equal refection.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.

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

From this reading "God's work is soon done."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It is a weary day when the youth first discovers that after all he will only become a man; and this discovery came with a depressing weight one morning to David, after he had been counting bank notes for three hours.