Chapter I

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

matters of personal concern

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

(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 GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

getting two things to correspond

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

brought into existence

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

make calm or still

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

without a flaw

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

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

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

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

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

not easily destroyed

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

used to form the superlative

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

an agreeable or amusing remark

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

an introduction to a play

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

push for something

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

term of address for a man

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

beyond doubt or reproach

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

a vivid mental image

From this reading He was fresh, fair, shapely, and of that graceful height which, as representing the classic perfection of symmetry, disposes the vision at the most reasonable level for contemplating the true stature of things, and their relative, mundane, proportions.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

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

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

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

From this reading His eyes were calm and fearless, his voice soft, his courtesy unimpeachable.

in or at the place that

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

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From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

in the company of; together with

From this reading _His Adventures in Search of the Truth_ “A Soft, Seal-Like Head was seen driving across the shining Flood,” “He dabbed at the Reply Form, fuming and sputtering,” “‘I desire to be put into communication with this,’” “‘This is a Pleasantry, Mr Balm,’ he said,” “A Little Monkey-Like Figure of a Man balancing on a Window-sill,”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “The Young Lady gave a scream which ‘shivered to the Stars,’” “‘Look, Sir,’ he said, ‘Them Cushions where She sat!’”

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading GILEAD BALM PROLOGUE Gilead Balm had most things to recommend him--youth, comeliness, a bright intelligence, an excellent heart, a flawless digestion; best of all, an indestructible capacity for interesting himself in the affairs of the world into which he was born.