Chapter VII

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

(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 IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is a letter written by Philip at Christmas to Adam.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

divisible by two

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

not in action or at work

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading This is a letter written by Philip at Christmas to Adam.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

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From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

the literary culture

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

the next day

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

and nothing more

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

by chance

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

try to get or reach

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

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From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading This is a letter written by Philip at Christmas to Adam.

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

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

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

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

at the time that

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

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

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

belonging to which person

From this reading There may be beings, perhaps, whose vocation it is to be idle, Idle, sumptuous even, luxurious, if it must be: Only let each man seek to be that for which nature meant him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Great was surmise in College at breakfast, wine, and supper, Keen the conjecture and joke; but Adam kept the secret, Adam the secret kept, and Philip read like fury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IX _Arva, beata Petamus arva!_ So on the morrow’s morrow, with Term-time dread returning, Philip returned to his books, and read, and remained at Oxford, All the Christmas and Easter remained and read at Oxford.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This is a letter written by Philip at Christmas to Adam.

an affirmative

From this reading Great was wonder in College when postman showed to butler Letters addressed to David Mackaye, at Tober-na-vuolich, Letter on letter, at least one a week, one every Sunday: Great at that Highland post was wonder too and conjecture, When the postman showed letters to wife, and wife to the lassies, And the lassies declared they couldn’t be really to David; Yes, they could see inside a paper with E. upon it.