Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

in addition

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

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

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

plural of “bible” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

someone who eats greedily or voraciously

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

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From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

set up or found

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

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From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

having no employment

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

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From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

a large wine bottle for liquor or wine

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

feeding on both plants and animals

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

a musical work that has been created

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

above and across; more than

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.

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

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

carry out

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

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

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until I found her out she never allowed to me that Leeby brought her my books one at a time.

precisely as stated

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

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

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

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

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

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

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hendry had also a copy of Burns, whom he always quoted in the complete poem, and a collection of legends in song and prose, that Leeby kept out of sight in a drawer.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The weight of my box of books was a subject Hendry was very willing to shake his head over, but he never showed any desire to take off the lid.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading A MAGNUM OPUS Two Bibles, a volume of sermons by the learned Dr. Isaac Barrow, a few numbers of the _Cheap Magazine_, that had strayed from Dunfermline, and a "Pilgrim's Progress," were the works that lay conspicuous ben in the room.

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

From this reading Jess, however, was more curious; indeed, she would have been an omnivorous devourer of books had it not been for her conviction that reading was idling.