Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

later than; following

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

any thing at all

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

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

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

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

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

wear out completely

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

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From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

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

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

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

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

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

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

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

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

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

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

the force of workers available

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

and nothing more

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

in the near future

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

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

From this reading His deliverance from the slavery of Sunday prayers and sermons, and his consequent sense of freedom and its delight, greatly favoured his growth in health and strength.

carry out

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

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

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

in the direction of

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

up to a particular time

From this reading Day by day he grew stronger in mind and in body, until at length he was not only quite equal to the harvest-work, but capable of anything required of a farm servant.

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

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

confirm the truth of

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

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

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

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

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Before the winter came, however, he had begun to find his heart turning toward the pulpit with a waking desire after utterance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning James was in the field with the rest long before the sun was up.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For, almost as soon as his day’s work ceased to exhaust him, he had begun to take up the study of the sayings and doings of the Lord of men, full of eagerness to verify the relation in which he stood toward him, and, through him, toward that eternal atmosphere in which he lived and moved and had his being, God himself.