Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

lasting a long time

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

(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 Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

object formed by a mold

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

permission to do something

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

in a serious manner

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

-ing form of “enforce” — ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

apart from; not including

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

the act of departing

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

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 Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

the force of workers available

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

not any; not one

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

come into possession of

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

and nothing more

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

above and across; more than

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

absolutely still

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

an educational institution

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

in the near future

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

becoming stronger

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

carry out

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

having come into contact

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

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

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

at the time that

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

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

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

changing to a lighter color

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Four years rolled away, and during this time Martin, having failed to obtain his aunt's consent to his going to sea, continued at school, doing his best to curb the roving spirit that strove within him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

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

From this reading Did we but ponder this lesson more frequently and earnestly, instead of making us sad, it would nerve our hearts and hands to fight and work more diligently,--to work in the cause of our Redeemer,--the only cause that is worth the life-long energy of immortal beings,--the great cause that includes all others; and it would teach us to remember that our little day of opportunity will soon be spent, and that the night is at hand in which no man can work.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Martin was not particularly bright at the dead languages; to the rules of grammar he entertained a rooted aversion; and at history he was inclined to yawn, except when it happened to touch upon the names and deeds of such men as Vasco di Gama and Columbus.

a late time of life

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.

but in spite of that

From this reading Death, too, touched a hearth here and there, and carried desolation to a home; for four years cannot wing their flight without enforcing on us the lesson--which we are so often taught, and yet take so long to learn--that this is not our rest,--that here we have no abiding city.

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

From this reading MARTIN, BEING WILLING TO GO TO SEA, GOES TO SEA AGAINST HIS WILL Four years rolled away, casting chequered light and shadow over the little village of Ashford in their silent passage,--whitening the forelocks of the aged, and strengthening the muscles of the young.