Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

anew

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

divisible by two

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

the act of departing

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading NED HEARS MR.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

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

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

a form of address for a man

From this reading NED HEARS MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

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

From this reading NED HEARS MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

by chance

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

not in physical motion

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

two times

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

the act of using

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Even should Dingle use violence, that much he must be prepared to face, if by so doing he could advance the situation between them.

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

From this reading But he reflected that, as the more intelligent and better educated man, it was his place to act.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.

at the time that

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ned was still at his house, and, on an evening in early April, when the trees of Ashprington were washed with green again and the white blossoms of the pears opened ghostly to the embrace of the east wind, Jordan called.

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

From this reading KNOX Kellock thought twice about going to see Ned Dingle, for instinct told him that what might seem a reasonable course to such a reasonable being as himself, would possibly appear in another light to Medora’s husband.