Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

give a benediction to

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

giving a Christian name at baptism

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

the act of giving

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

in an uncalled-for manner

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

come to pass

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

the act of departing

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

engage in

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

the force of workers available

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

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

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

and nothing more

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

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

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They did not happen to be present at each other's christening.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

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

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

in a swift manner

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

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

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

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

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

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

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading (It may be presumed that God does not know the Christian names of men.) Then Jonas, like a ready soldier, makes a remark,—a benediction on the weather it may be,—and Eldred swiftly responds, and unburdens his breast, and so the action begins.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They bless God and nature many times gratuitously, and part mutually well pleased, leaving their cards.

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

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

which person or people

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The stranger, who knows only the countersign, says, "Jonas—Eldred," giving those names which will make a title good in a court of law.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then I have seen very near and intimate, very old friends introduced by very old strangers, with liberty given to talk.