Chapter XXI · Success Achieved

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

have an effect upon

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

(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 The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading He took it under the first aspect and thought it out carefully.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

having a base

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He took it under the first aspect and thought it out carefully.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a period of 100 years

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

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From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

true confidential information

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

divisible by two

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He took it under the first aspect and thought it out carefully.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

yet to be or coming

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

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

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

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

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

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From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

above and across; more than

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

move as if through a sieve

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His was a loving nature, always desiring something to cherish and cling to.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading He took it under the first aspect and thought it out carefully.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He took it under the first aspect and thought it out carefully.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The plan presented itself to him squarely and from a business-like point of view, like all other plans which he entertained, and had two aspects--as to how it would affect himself, and how it would affect others.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

have a certain weight

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

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

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The step which Mr. Creswell took in asking Marian Ashurst to become his wife was not taken without due care and consideration.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As, during a lifetime which had now exceeded half a century, he had been accustomed to ponder over, sift, and weigh the most minor details of even trivial schemes before carrying them out, it was not likely that he would give less attention to a plan, on the successful or unsuccessful result of which his whole hope of future earthly happiness or misery might be based.