Chapter IX

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

later than; following

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

in addition

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

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

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

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From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

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From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

the act of spending money for goods or services

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

make amends for

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

having made preparations

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

not any; not one

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

on one occasion

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a full supply

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

third-person singular of “realise” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

refresh one's memory

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the property of being of short spatial extent

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

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

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

up to a particular time

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

precisely as stated

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

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

From this reading In Joseph’s dream, the seven fat kine preceded the seven lean; the same rule was observed also in Squire Dudley’s less prudent experience, though it produced by no means a like result.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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 There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

at the time that

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

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

From this reading There is a time of plenty during which the prodigal wastes his substance and takes life easily, and then after that comes the season of famine, when he is fain to content himself with very roots and husks—when, having once entertained like a prince, he is compelled to expiate his folly in retirement, and refresh his spirit with herbs of the field, and water from the brook.

which person or people

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hitherto, Squire Dudley had, since his connection with Mr. Black, experienced no shortness of money.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Never, for many and many a long year, had Arthur been so flush of cash, and so careless about expending it, as in the days before Mr. Stewart’s friendly visit.

a late time of life

From this reading The man who spends two years’ income in one, does not, as a rule, find the pecuniary shoe begin to pinch until he enters on the second twelvemonth, and realises to himself the truth that it is impossible both to spend and to have.