Chapter XI

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

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

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

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

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

expected hopefully

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

difficult to describe

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

a social unit living together

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

a man of refinement

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

hold firmly

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

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

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

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

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

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

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

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

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

a clear appearance

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

a particular point in time

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

a male human offspring

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

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

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

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

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

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

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That night he learned that the very moment he had announced his fears his son had fallen into the river and was so held under by logs that he narrowly escaped drowning.

not liable to error

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

precisely as stated

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading He noted the time and anxiously awaited news, so firm was his belief that truth must have inspired his vivid dream.

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is this unerring clairvoyance that prompts devoted hearts in moments of danger, in crises demanding supernatural judgment?

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

From this reading An old gentleman whom I knew well, a learned man, far above all superstitions, arose from the sofa in his home one afternoon and announced to the startled family that his son was in the water.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It is the very essence of much of our song and story, but the wise men do not grasp its origin; to them it is as elusive and incapable of isolation from its forms of manifestation as that phase of force we call electricity.