used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
a quantity of money
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
any person at all
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
any person at all
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
CONFESSESverbUS /kənˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
dearly loved
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
an old word for “before”
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
divisible by two
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
for a limitless time
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
intrinsicallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/
with respect to its inherent nature
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
a boy or man
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
any competition
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
savorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
express in words
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
Thoughtlesslyadverb
in a thoughtless manner
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
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 Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
at the time that
From this reading Thoughtlessly the lad had chopped down one of his father's favorite date trees, the which when his father observed it, caused considerable consternation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
which person or people
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
the act of creating written works
From this reading HE CONFESSES TO BEING A POET I do not know whether it is a part of the programme mapped out for me that I am to live forever or not, and I realize the danger that a man runs in writing his memoirs if he put aught down in them which shall savor of confession.
but in spite of that
From this reading They say that confession is good for the soul, but I have not yet discovered anybody who was profited by it to any material extent.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In his extreme youth Zekel went out one summer's day, the call of the wild proving too much for his boyish spirit, and ere night fell had done a certain amount of mischief, although intrinsically he came nearer to being a perfect child than anyone yet known to the history of the human race.
Zekel
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From this reading On the contrary, even the virtuous have suffered from it, as witness the case of my dear old Uncle Zekel.
