Chapter V

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

placed in a grave

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

third-person singular of “bury” — cover from sight

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

the specified day of the month

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading That is the science of mental economy.

divisible by two

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

capable of being managed or controlled

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading That is the science of mental economy.

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

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

not any; not one

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

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

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading That is the science of mental economy.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

express in speech

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is the science of mental economy.

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

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

without awareness

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

bring to light

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

precisely as stated

From this reading The art of life is very largely the art of burying bones.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Even so, during the sea voyage, Jim unconsciously buried the bewildering thought of Monimé.

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

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.

at the time that

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

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

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When a man is confronted with a problem which he cannot solve; when, so to speak, Fate presents him with a bone which he cannot crack, sometimes, without intent, he slinks away with it and, like a dog, buries it, in the undefined hope that at a later date he may unearth it and find it then more manageable.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was a careless fellow, very reprehensible, having no actual harm in him, yet bearing a record pock-marked, so to speak, with the sins of omission.