Chapter VII

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

(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 There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

a youthful male person

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

put on clothes

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a quick look

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

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

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

be the source of pain

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

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

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

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

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

not often

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

get rid of

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The old man slept in a shed that night, and dreamed of the elegant home and the handsome lady in the garnet dress.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

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

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.

which person or people

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The poor old man of to-night caught a glimpse of the well-filled table as he passed the window, and he felt hurt and bitter at fate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

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

From this reading He was not a drinking man, but he had lost his property by reverses, his wife and children were dead, he was unable to do hard labor, and he could rarely find work that was light or heavy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I think you might have given him a supper,” said Mark Heatherstone, a boy of sixteen, with a kind heart, but lacking a strong will, and who had already caused his parents some solicitude.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There was not work enough for all, and the young and vigorous obtained what there was.