Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

(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 He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

in addition

From this reading Bob's animal also had changed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Bob's animal also had changed.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading Bob's animal also had changed.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Bob's animal also had changed.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading His progress now was very different.

the act of discovering something

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

an opposing military force

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

in a helpless manner

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

for more time

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

most important element

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

not able to be found

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

not any; not one

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading His progress now was very different.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

above and across; more than

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

existing or coming before

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading His progress now was very different.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

a battle in World War II; the port was captured by United States troops in September 1943

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

the state of being subordinate to something

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

plural of “theory” — 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 _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

up to a particular time

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

precisely as stated

From this reading His progress now was very different.

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

From this reading His progress now was very different.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading _The Return.--The tender Adieus.--Back to Salerno.--On to Castellamare.--A pleasant Scene.--An unpleasant Discovery.--David among the Missing.--Woes of Uncle Moses.--Deliberations over the Situation.--Various Theories.--The Vengeance of the Enemy.--Back to Sorrento in Search of the lost One._ Returning to the main road with his guide, Bob traversed the same way by which his donkey had carried him on the preceding day.

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

From this reading It would not do to dash furiously down the narrow and steep mountain pathway; so they had to go at a slow pace, until they reached the plain.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was no longer the fiery, wild ass of the day before, which had borne him helplessly away from his friends, but a tractable animal, with sufficient spirit, it is true, yet with all the signs of subordination and obedience.