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Chapter XXXIX
THE END OF ALL. What was he to do? He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties. A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising. He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.”
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading “He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
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From this reading THE END OF ALL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
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From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
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From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What was he to do?
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading THE END OF ALL.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
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From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
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From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What was he to do?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
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From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
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From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF ALL.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
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From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF ALL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was he to do?
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From this reading He looked at her appealingly, with his young eyes full of anxiety and trouble.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was he to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was he to do?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was stopped short, bewildered, excited, quivering with a hundred sensations, by this impassable guardian of virtue and proprieties.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
but in spite of that
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young gentleman is in every personal particular stronger, more effective and potent than a middle-aged woman in a shop; yet a bolder man than Walter would have been subdued by a representative of law and order so uncompromising.
