Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

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

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

special importance or significance

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

destroyed or killed

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

death of a person

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

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From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

not any; not one

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

above and across; more than

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

located far away spatially

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

a small secluded room

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

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

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

make square

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

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

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

male cat

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading It was indeed a terrible land from the point of view of the husbandman.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We couldn't dig a grave for a dog in stuff like this," and, as I spoke, the pewter-like rock under my feet clanged and echoed with a metallic sound.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

at the time that

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Tom," I said, "there isn't a wheel-barrow load of real soil in a square mile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder he had spoken of dynamite.

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

From this reading _In Which Tom and I Attend Several Funerals._ When Tom and I came to look over the ground with a view to finding a burial-place for the dead, I realised with grim emphasis the truth of Charlie Webster's remarks--in those snuggery nights that seemed so remote and far away--on the nature of the soil which would have to be gone over in quest of my treasure.