Chapter IV

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From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

(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 Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

with convulsions, in a convulsive way

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

command with authority

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

at any time

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

and nothing more

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

immediately past

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

engage in

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

the force of workers available

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

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

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

cut with a saw

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

express in words

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

a male human offspring

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

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From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

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

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

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

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Meantime, learn, my son, not to judge of men and things by their appearance, but wait and see what their fruit is like."

at the time that

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The sun was now beginning to make way above the horizon, and, fearing to be overtaken by the heat, the young man was obliged to set out on his journey without further parley than promising to visit the hermit on his return.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Nevertheless, it is as I say; and if the season of figs were not just over, according to our Lord's saying, by their fruit you should know them, or, as you say in the world, "al freir, lo vereis [50]."

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

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Great was his grief, when he arrived at the end of his journey, to find his good father had been so suddenly called away, and instead of being clasped to his bosom, to find the last earthly communication he could ever receive from him was a scrap of paper, on which, at intervals of his death agony, he had convulsively written down a few directions to guide him in entering into possession of his worldly goods, mingled with counsels to him to continue to direct all his dealings according to the fear of God.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"

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

From this reading "You surprise me," said the young man; "I never saw trees of more equal promise!"