Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

anew

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

in an amicable manner

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

a flaw or weak point

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

set up or found

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

in a free manner

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

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

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

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

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

intense and profound fear

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

a message received and understood

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

not many times

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

make furious

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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 In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

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

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

on one occasion

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

go across or through

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

with speed

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

in the near future

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

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

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

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

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

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

From this reading PASSAGE AT ARMS BETWEEN HER AND HANKY IS AMICABLY ARRANGED The disturbance caused by my father’s outbreak was quickly suppressed, for George got him out of the temple almost immediately; it was bruited about, however, that the Sunchild had come down from the palace of the sun, but had disappeared as soon as any one had tried to touch him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

at the time that

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

which person or people

From this reading Hanky did his best to quiet his hearers when he found that he could not infuriate them,-- “This poor man,” he said, “is already known to me, as one of those who have deluded themselves into believing that they are the Sunchild.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In vain did Hanky try to put fresh life into his sermon; its back had been broken, and large numbers left the church to see what they could hear outside, or failing information, to discourse more freely with one another.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I have known of his so declaring himself, more than once, in the neighbourhood of Bridgeford, and others have not infrequently done the same; I did not at first recognize him, and regret that the shock of horror his words occasioned me should have prompted me to suggest violence against him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Let this unfortunate affair pass from your minds, and let me again urge upon you the claims of the Sunchild Evidence Society.”