Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A STRANGE THEORY.

a city in central Texas

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

past 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 I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

(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 "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

for a short time

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

exchange positions without a change in value

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

recognizable; marked

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

psychological suffering

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

go away from a place

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

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

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

flowing profusely

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

except for; apart from

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

not in physical motion

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE THEORY.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

carry out

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

resided in; having tenants

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading A STRANGE THEORY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a special situation

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

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

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

create by training and teaching

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

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From this reading I can take the train from there, and save another trip;" then seeing Maud's and his mother's look of distress, he added: "I may not be gone long, so I'll leave every thing as it is untill my return."

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

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

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

accept gladly

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Clifford, my boy, what has come over you?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "_OUR BODIES MAY BE TENANTED BY SOULS THAT HAVE LIVED BEFORE._" A pouring rain from a vapor-laden sky, dull and gray, saluted Clifford the next morning with a chill welcome; but still the general gloom that pervaded all nature was in such perfect harmony with his mood that he felt a grim satisfaction, in a cold, lethargic way, at the sympathy of the elements.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am growing tired of this monotonous life," he said at breakfast, "and have decided to commute my homestead and knock around in the world awhile; so if Mr. Moreland, Ralph, and you, father, are willing to go to Abilene as my witnesses, we will start Saturday morning.