Chapter IV · The Rev. Griffith Davenport

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Don't grow dull and old before your time.

a youthful male person

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

without doubt or question

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

set up or found

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

full of or producing joy

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

engage in

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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

From this reading "Don't grow dull and old before your time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

on one occasion

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

and nothing more

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

cut with a saw

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

in the near future

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

with speed

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

your usual mood

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Grif s temperament had always been so merry and frank and full of the joyful side of life that he found himself at once ill at ease and hampered by the feeling that he must curb his spirits.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Don't grow dull and old before your time.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

in the direction of

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

hard to endure

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

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

From this reading "Don't grow dull, Brother Davenport," he said one day, as they were riding toward the home of one of their members to make a pastoral visit.

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

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

which person or people

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

belonging to which person

From this reading Brother Prout, whose own nature was only less buoyant, patted Grif on the back and advised against the change which he clearly saw the boy was trying to compass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't grow dull and old before your time.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading So desirable a candidate was speedily ordained, and Brother Prout himself rode with the boy on his two first rounds of the not far-distant circuit which was soon to be placed in charge of this youth who had so suddenly taken on the duties, responsibilities and desires of a man.