Chapter IV

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

From this reading A Friend in Need.

(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 Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

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

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a desirable state

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

constricted in size

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

lower than previously

From this reading Nelly especially was gloomy and depressed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Nelly especially was gloomy and depressed.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

set up or found

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A Friend in Need.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

depressingly dark

From this reading Nelly especially was gloomy and depressed.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading A Friend in Need.

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From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading --Samuel Johnson.

immediately past

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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 The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

possessive form 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 Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A Friend in Need.

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

From this reading Nelly especially was gloomy and depressed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

and nothing more

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

an event that repeats

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading --Samuel Johnson.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

at the time that

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Friendship, peculiar boon of heaven The noble mind's delight and pride; To men and angels only given, To all the lower world denied.

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

From this reading The experiences of Benny and his sister during the next day were but a repetition of what we recorded in the last chapter; but during the second night they found the shelter of the boat but a poor substitute for a home, and in the morning they were stiff and cramped through lying so long in one position; and when they paid Joe Wrag their third morning visit, the old man noticed that all was not right with them.