Chapter VII

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

fearless and daring

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

the first light of day

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

complete or carry out

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

relating to or being an element

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

come together

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

divisible by two

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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From this reading FRENAUD.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

an established custom

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

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

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

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

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

for more time

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

engage in

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

come together

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

in other respects or ways

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

an amount of time

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

food for domestic livestock

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

any competition

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

a male human offspring

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

a device for making soundings

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

engaged in war

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The encounter with the bold Switzer, a chosen man of a renowned race of warriors, was an engagement which, in the opinion of the period in which he lived, was not to be delayed or broken.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

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

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

at the time that

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

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

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The elder of our two travellers, though a strong man and familiar with fatigue, slept sounder and longer than usual on the morning which was now beginning to dawn, but his son Arthur had that upon his mind which early interrupted his repose.

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

From this reading He left his father's side, avoiding as much as possible the risk of disturbing him, though even in that case the circumstance would not have excited any attention, as he was in the habit of rising early, in order to make preparations for the day's journey, to see that the guide was on his duty, and that the mule had his provender, and to discharge similar offices which might otherwise have given trouble to his father.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading When we two meet, we meet like rushing torrents; Like warring winds, like flames from various points, That mate each other's fury--there is naught Of elemental strife, were fiends to guide it, Can match the wrath of man.