Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

third-person singular of “abut” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

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

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a line of units following one after another

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

divisible by two

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

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

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

and nothing more

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the act of tarrying

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

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 An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

make reference to

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

information about recent and important events

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

above and across; more than

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

in the near future

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

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

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

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

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

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

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading An avalanche of earth and stone, which has seamed from summit to base the tall bluff that abuts upon the Hudson, forming a column of news visible for twenty miles, has reported a deluge we have had--a report a mile long, and much broader than Broadway.'"

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

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

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

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

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He soon returned from the library, and read the following extracts: "'I do not see in the Tribune or other daily papers any mention of an event which occupies a whole column on the outside page of the highest mountain above West Point.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

in the company of; together with

From this reading ECHOES OF A PAST STORM Miss Hargrove returned to dine with them, and as they were lingering over the dessert and coffee Webb remarked, "By the way, I think the poet Willis has given an account of a similar, or even greater, deluge in this region."

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading It was very local, but was much worse than the one we have just had.

the day immediately before today

From this reading "Certainly," said Mr. Clifford, "that's the flood of which I spoke yesterday.