Chapter VI · Chapter 6

later than; following

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

(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 "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

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

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

showing careful forethought

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

dearly loved

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

an opposing military force

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

at any time

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

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

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

a farewell remark

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

involving risk or danger

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

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

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

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

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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 I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

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

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

not any; not one

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

term of address for a man

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

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

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

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

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We therefore began to suspect that they meditated an attack of greater magnitude than heretofore.

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

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

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

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

precisely as stated

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

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

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

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

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

which person or people

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

in the company of; together with

From this reading For several nights after this the enemy were very quiet; no attempt was made with their fire-ships, nor were we aware that their boats ever came near us.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading I have sometimes, long, long since then, thought, if people were but as ready to devote themselves to the service of their Creator as they are body, mind, soul, and strength, for the purpose of carrying out some worldly objects, how much better would it be for their spiritual good, for their eternal welfare!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I know that, sir," said he, "I know that; but the man who would serve his country must be ready to risk life and property, and all he holds dear."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Good-bye, Mr Meeks, good-bye," said I, as I landed the old soldier; "it is hazardous work you are on, so be cautious."