Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

(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 The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

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

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

use to one's advantage

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

for the reason that

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

the first light of day

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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From this reading KATE DONALDSON.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

divisible by two

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

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

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

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

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

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

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

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From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

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From this reading KATE DONALDSON.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

immediately past

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

not any; not one

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

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

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

owed as a debt

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

approval to do something

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

on the contrary

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

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From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

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

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

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

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

an offensive lack of good manners

From this reading It was not that he resented, or even remembered its ungraciousness, but because he really had had no time.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

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

From this reading OWING to various causes, some time elapsed before Peter Marshall was able to avail himself of Matthew Reardon's permission to call and see the children.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Matthew had not been to the office for several days, and the kind-hearted old man remembered how ill he had thought him looking the last time he was there, and determined to go and see what had become of him.

in or at the place that

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading The old man was a busy worker in the crowded wilderness of human life, where the harvest is so great and the labourers—alas! that it should be so—but few; and where he had worked all the harder of late, from a presentiment he had that the night, or rather the dawn, was at hand.