Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

possessive form of “art” — the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

aroused or activated

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

take in liquids

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

promote over another

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

of the present time and place

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

not any; not one

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

in a noble manner

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

win a victory over

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

the trait of spending extravagantly

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

determined

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

estrangement from god

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

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

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”

at the time that

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

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

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

which person or people

From this reading Such was the respect paid to those who nobly resolved to overcome their besetting sin of drink, and its consequent poverty or profligacy, that the knowledge alone that they had taken the pledge, gained them immediate good-will, as it was entitled to do.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “This little matter,” said the honest carpenter, with natural consideration for Art, “will, of coorse, rest between you an' me, Mr. Trimble.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading This, to be sure, was in Art's favor; but there was about him, independently of this, a serious spirit of awakened resolution and sincerity which carried immediate conviction along with it.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading “And there is no man,” said the worthy shopkeeper, “in the town of Ballykeerin that felt more satisfaction than I did when I heard he had taken it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I know what he wants, and what you want for him, and he shall have it both cheap and good.”