Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

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From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

(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 As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

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From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

become of; happen to

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

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

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

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From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

brought into existence

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

gotten under control

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

your usual mood

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

divisible by two

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

a social unit living together

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

the act of departing

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

and nothing more

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

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

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

full of life and energy

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a particular point in time

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

above and across; more than

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

express in words

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

in the near future

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

required or under orders

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

believed likely

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

express in words

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

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

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

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

From this reading IV Mr. Greenfield lived in a fine brick house just outside of the town, on the Mona Road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

precisely as stated

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

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

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

which person or people

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His family consisted of a wife and two daughters-- handsome, lively young ladies with very fine, bright teeth that shone whenever they laughed, and with a-plenty to say for themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As to that box covered all over with mud, he could only offer a conjecture as to what it contained and as to what the finding of it signified.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

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

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

a late time of life

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.

but in spite of that

From this reading But he was not destined yet to be done with those beings among whom he had fallen that night; for that which he supposed to be the ending of the whole affair was only the beginning of further adventures that were soon to befall him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But of this our hero said nothing to any one, nor did he tell any one what he suspected, for, though he was so young in years, he possessed a continent disposition inherited from his father (who had been one of ten children born to a poor but worthy Presbyterian minister of Bluefield, Connecticut), so it was that not even to his good friend Mr. Greenfield did Barnaby say a word as to what had happened to him, going about his business the next day as though nothing of moment had occurred.