Chapter XI · Chapter 11

possessing life

From this reading The only way to stay alive is to grow big.

(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 HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

a will to succeed

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

brought into existence

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

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From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

to or in any or all places

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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From this reading FEJEVARY: Yes.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

make loose or looser

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

and nothing more

From this reading The only way to stay alive is to grow big.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

on the contrary

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The only way to stay alive is to grow big.

make strong or stronger

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

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

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The only way to stay alive is to grow big.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

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

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

which person or people

From this reading HOLDEN: (_taking it up_) 'Born of the fight for freedom and the aspiration to richer living, we believe that Morton College--rising as from the soil itself--may strengthen all those here and everywhere who fight for the life there is in freedom, and may, to the measure it can, loosen for America the beauty that breathes from knowledge.'

the words that are spoken

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.

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

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

an affirmative

From this reading FEJEVARY: Yes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading (_moved by the words he has spoken_) Do you know, I would rather do that--really do that--than--grow big.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading But you see, or rather, what you don't see is, you have to look at the world in which you find yourself.