Chapter XXXIV

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

(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 He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

object formed by a mold

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

divisible by two

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

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

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

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

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

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 He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

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

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

a particular point in time

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

not any; not one

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

not in physical motion

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

too old to be useful

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

express in words

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

from that place or that time

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

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

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

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

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

precisely as stated

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

someone who visits

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

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

From this reading Bishop Berkeley was still upon the table, but the visitor had no interest in the bishop; neither was he looking at the chymic tools or the instruments of science.

(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 Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

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

From this reading I ran it through, even from my boyish days To the very moment that he bade me tell it, Wherein I spoke of most disastrous chances, * * * * * Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery; of my redemption thence.--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading Adam Graeme and Hew Murray were sitting together in the large, low room in the Tower of Mossgray, which they both knew so well.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “And now, Hew,” said Mossgray, drawing one of those large, heavy, lumbering chairs to the unoccupied side of the hearth, “now, Hew, for this wonderful history.

used until no longer useful

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He was casting long, loving glances into the dim corners of the room; the old fishing-rods, the superannuated bows and arrows, the ancient skates, they were all there, those worn-out tokens of the fair youth which was past.